1999 Dodge RAM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 2% of the 366 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Fog lights have quit working. Replaced fog lights and relay but now that I have noticed the hot switch and have learned that other owners have experienced the same problem I feel that this is a safety hazzard/issue that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #750688, filed 2001-08“Consumer stated that while driving, adjusting the position of the steering wheel one notch down and the headlights failed. Consumer then adjusting wheel one notch up and the headlights came back on. Vehicle is currently being serviced by dealer. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023338, filed 2002-11“The headlight switch gets very hot. You can smell that something is overheating and when the area between the headlight switch and the instrument panel illumination adjustment wheel is touched it is extremely hot, to the point that you can not hold your finger there very long.”
NHTSA complaint #717245, filed 2000-01“While traveling at night with high beams dimmerd high light for another vehicle to pass. However, headlight system failed without any indication, causing poor visibility, and resulting in loss control of vehicle. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894948, filed 2001-08“Headlight switch/ dashboard gets extremely hot when headlights are on. Dealer/manufacturer contacted and are aware of the problem. Relacement has been made and problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #833738, filed 1999-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 24 | 4% |
| 1994 | 15 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTires
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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