This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 35000. The contact stated that the headlights would flicker on and off then illuminate after two seconds. The contact replaced the headlight switch, bulbs and wires; however, the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was 292,000 and current mileage was 292,492.
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.
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.
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- Belleville , IL, USA