2025 Ram 1500 Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 293 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Ram 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“when the vehicle is put in reverse when it is dark outside the screen goes to full bright blinding the driver no matter what the…”NHTSA complaint 11627919 — filed 11/29/2024
“Same recall on 2024 grand cherokee. When auto lights are on brights will not turn on with the wheel lever.”NHTSA complaint 11623098 — filed 11/01/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2025 Ram 1500 have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2025 Ram 1500: 41 of 293 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2025 Ram 1500 have in total?
293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
