2024 Ram 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2024 Ram 2500, 3% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2024 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer braking system failed to operate, slow the vehicle, or stop the trailer while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the trailer brake disconnected warning light was illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the trailer brake controller needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747148, filed 2026-06, 12,000 miles“The vehicle experienced repeated electrical and no-start issues believed to be related to the RF/electrical communication system. The truck has been returned to the dealership repeatedly for this issue and recently spent approximately two months at the dealership for diagnosis and repair. After finally being returned, the vehicle was completely dead the very next morning and would not start. The vehicle has also experienced dangerous electrical failures while being driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735965, filed 2026-05Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10% |
| 2025 | 16 | 24% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 9 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2024 Ram 2500
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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