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2007 Dodge RAM 2500 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
4%of 362 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of the 362 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“(safety) when using left turn signal, right signal blinks or none at all. I have had other motorist think I was turning right and go around me as I slow down to make my turn left . I think NHTSA need to look into this ! Because motorist can be issued a ticket for improper lane change or an accident could occur.”

NHTSA complaint #10850554, filed 2016-03, 84,000 miles

“The turn signal switch constantly needs to be replaced because of a faulty contact plate that causes it to over heat. When this happens the turn signal works in the opposite direction you signal without warning. This is a huge safety concern and has caused traffic accidents from what I have found researching the problem. My truck tends to have the problem more frequently on cold mornings and after a rain.”

NHTSA complaint #11033097, filed 2017-10, 90,000 miles

“Driving on unfamiliar rural dirt road at night, switched to high beam to see upcoming intersection and all headlights went out. Stunned, I lost several critical seconds before I restored the low beams and locked up the brakes. Too late. Unable to turn safely, I left road, went down embankment through fence before stopping in pasture. Substantial front end and body damage to truck.”

NHTSA complaint #10716837, filed 2015-05, 46,000 miles

“Headlights shut off while driving at random times at night causing complete inability to see on the freeway or back road where there are ditches and things to wreck. Severe safety issue that dealership cannot resolve with usual fixes. Many others have the same complaint about lights going out. This will cause deaths if I'm driving 80 MPH on the freeway and suddenly can't see or people can't see me. I've tried everything to fix it with the dealer. It happens while driving at slow speeds and fast speeds and even parked. …”

NHTSA complaint #11403141, filed 2021-03, 140,000 miles

“I noticed the turn signal indicator was flashing to fast. After inspection it was determined that the rear turn signals and the rear brake lights were not working at all. After a diagnostic ($55) it was determined to be the tipm (total integrated power module). This is basically the whole fuse box. This is a $1000 dollar repair, and is such a common problem that the part is on a three week back order from Dodge. Upon further research it seems to me that this has happened to hundreds (or more) 2006-9 Dodge rams. …”

NHTSA complaint #10575459, filed 2014-03, 123,648 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201283%
201121%
201031%
200921%
200841%
2007134%
200612218%
2005174%
2004264%
2003132%
200232%
200151%
200021%
199941%
199821%
199794%
1996166%
1995124%
1994148%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge RAM 2500

Steering
200 complaints
Suspension
93 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge RAM 2500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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