RAM 1500 exterior lighting problems by year
286 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 15 1500 model years. The most reported year is 2025 with 57 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 9 | 10% | — | |
| 2025 1500 | 57 | 17% | 7,250 mi | |
| 2024 1500 | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2023 1500 | 15 | 8% | — | |
| 2022 1500 | 13 | 2% | — | |
| 2021 1500 | 13 | 2% | — | |
| 2020 1500 | 19 | 3% | — | |
| 2019 1500 | 22 | 1% | — | |
| 2018 1500 | 10 | 2% | — | |
| 2017 1500 | 12 | 1% | — | |
| 2016 1500 | 18 | 1% | 9,952 mi | |
| 2015 1500 | 26 | 2% | 18,500 mi | |
| 2014 1500 | 39 | 2% | 36,000 mi | |
| 2013 1500 | 31 | 2% | 51,500 mi | |
| 2009 1500 | 1 | 3% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.