Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side front headlight bulbs burned out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the bulbs were replaced, but the failure persisted. The mechanic informed the contact that the wiring harness and the socket had melted. The contact was referred to the dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that water was leaking from the headlamps. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 100.000. The VIN was not available
Shortly after the purchase we received a TSB for dim low beams. We took it to our dealer and they increased the voltage to the low beams using a scanner. They seemed ok but still seemed dim compared to our other vehicles. Since the purchase of this truck we have replaced the low beam headlamps 7 times. Doing research on this problem it is wide spread with no remedy or fix from RAM. Just google dim headlights 2015 RAM it will fill the screen. This is a major safety issue and needs to be addressed.
The rear passenger tail light assembly keeps shorting out. The bulb has been replaced, the assembly has been replaced, no water is leaking into the assembly, and repair/replacement only temporarily fixes the problem. Vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic who had seen this problem before, but was unaware of an actual fix for the problem. We have been advised that this reoccurring problem could potentially cause a fire from electrical malfunction.
I have observed that the headlights and fog lights flicker about every 1 minute while driving. Nothing running in the cab that would affect the voltage or amps to draw to cause this. I have read several online threads of dozens if not hundreds of others having the same issue with no solution or any dealership to help.
This has been an ongoing issue with poor headlights in my Ram. We were on our way back to new york from florida and went from lewis delaware to cape May on the ferry. When we got off the ferry it was after 9:00 pm and was very dark. We proceeded to head for the beach area of cape May and my wife told me to turn the headlights on to which I responded they are on. I am 66 years old and have had 6 trucks starting in 1998 and many SUV's. I have never had headlights that were anything like these. On the way down I drove for a short time in the dark looking for a motel. From the motel the next morning I contacted Ram who gave me a dealer to check out the lights. I stopped and he agreed with me that they were not very bright and that's that. …
My radio screen went black where you could see nothing on it no matter what controllers you tried to switch. This happened almost on every trip. The only way to get it on was to pull over and let the vehicle stand for a little bit until it cools down, then it would turn back on. Brought to the dealership was told that it could have been related to the radio security recall. Got the radio software updated. The problem did not completely disappear. The radio screen light started dimming for several minutes, and then getting brighter. Off and on, no matter what time of day and how dark or bright it is outside. It is very distracting especially when driving at night. I addressed the problem at the dealership but they told me it does that for safety reasons. Wonder why it didn't happen to the rental truck that they had me drive while my truck was in the shop?? …
I have owned this truck for several months with no issues and I have not driven when it has been dark outside. But on this occasion it was night and I noticed the headlights were extremely dim and seemed to be adjusted to low so stopped found the level adjustment for the head lights and made an adjustment which raised them but made little or no difference. I did some research and it is a well known issues and is one of the first upgrades done... Amazingly like myself on new trucks... I then went and purchased a complete set of sylvania silver star ultra low and high beam and fog light replacements. That completely cured the issue. Now I have lights that work and are safe to drive at night I have also made Ram aware through an email. I realize profit margins are driving force today but this is a safety concern that needs to be addressed
The low beam projector head lights do not put out enough light to drive safely at night. Even on a clear night I have to put my fog lights on to be able to see the side of the road, if the road is wet with on coming traffic I just point the truck and hope for the best. I will not drive at night any more if I can help it. I have found an after market replacement bulb that May help.
I had standard headlight, 9012 halogen, and living out in the country the lighting is very poor, I have too use my fog lights to see appropriately, I tried to change it to silverstar ultra high performance halogen headlight, and still no improvement, also causes the auto headlight no to function anymore. This truck cost over 50K, and the lighting is very poor.
Headlight complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2015 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the lights of the 2015 Ram 1500, 2% of the model year's 1,459 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ram 1500 headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2015 Ram 1500, though it has 17 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.