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Parts for your Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 Tail Lights

Buy Dodge Ram 1500 tail lights online from 17 lamps and sets for 2001-2010 trucks, priced from $16.87 to $239.97. You can choose a single driver side or passenger side lamp, or a pair, from Action Crash, TYC, Anzo, Eagle Eyes, Mopar and DIY Solutions. Several listings flag late design lamps or exclude the 2009 model, so read the notes.

Year

All years 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

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Which Ram lamp fits

Ram 1500 tail lights follow the body. 2001-2002 trucks with the older body, 2002-2008 third generation trucks and 2009-2010 fourth generation trucks each use different housings. 2002 overlaps two bodies, so confirm yours by VIN or by a photo. A 2003-2008 lamp will not fit a 2009-2010 truck.

Within a generation, cab and bed can matter, including Regular Cab, Quad Cab, Mega Cab and Crew Cab. Engine and 4WD rarely change the lamp. Some listings are marked late design or except 09 1500, so match those notes. Compare the plug, bulb sockets, backup light position and lens look with your original.

Reasons to replace a tail lamp

Lenses on a work truck crack from loading cargo, backing into posts or rear bumps. Fading, a cloudy lens and broken mounting tabs are good reasons to replace even when the bulbs still light.

Water inside the housing is the other big one. It leads to corrosion, dim output and bulbs that fail early. If a lamp stops working but looks intact, check the bulb, socket, ground and fuse first. A melted connector or corroded terminals mean the socket or pigtail needs attention too, not just the housing.

Pairs and installation

Most single lamps are side specific, so choose driver side or passenger side. The Anzo and DIY Solutions sets cover both sides when you want a matched look. Check whether bulbs and sockets come with the lamp, since that varies.

Unplug the lamp, remove the housing fasteners and ease it out without forcing the plastic tabs. Inspect the socket and wiring for heat damage or rust before you connect the new lamp. If the old lamp held water, find and fix where it got in. Test tail, brake, turn and reverse before final tightening.

More about tail lights

Read our tail lights buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.

Read the tail lights buying guide

Ram 1500 questions

Will a 2008 Ram 1500 tail light fit a 2009 Ram 1500?

No. The 2009 Ram 1500 moved to a new body, and its tail lights are not interchangeable with 2003-2008 housings. Choose your exact year in the filter to see matching lamps.

Do Ram 1500 tail lights come as a pair?

Many are sold as one side only, driver or passenger. Some listings here are sets that include both lamps. Read the title and description to see if you get one lamp or two.

Why is my Ram 1500 tail light not working with a new bulb?

The socket, connector, ground wire or fuse may be the problem. Look for corrosion or melted plastic at the socket and check the ground. Replacing the housing alone will not fix a wiring fault.

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