Ram 1500 · 2012–2025
Ram 1500 Headlight and Bulb Sizes
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Ram 1500 headlight bulbs specification changed by year?
| Model years | Low beam | High beam | Fog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | H11 (halogen reflector on Tradesman/Big Horn); sealed LED on premium headlights (no user-replaceable bulb) | 9005/HB3 (halogen reflector); LED on premium lamps | LED on most equipped trims |
| 2012–2018 | H11 (quad-lamp headlights); H13/9008 combined low/high on base dual-lamp headlights | 9005/HB3 (quad-lamp); H13/9008 (dual-lamp) | 9145/H10 (where equipped) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The headlight bulbs on a Ram 1500 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Ram 1500 headlight bulbs: common questions
What headlight bulb does a Ram 1500 use?
- H11 (halogen reflector on Tradesman/Big Horn); sealed LED on premium headlights (no user-replaceable bulb) for the low beam and 9005/HB3 (halogen reflector); LED on premium lamps for the high beam. Trims with factory LED or HID projectors use a sealed assembly instead and are not bulb-serviceable.
What fog light bulb does a Ram 1500 take?
- LED on most equipped trims.
Can you put LED bulbs in a Ram 1500?
- Physically, yes, LED replacements exist in every common base. Whether they work well depends on the housing: a reflector housing designed around a halogen filament scatters LED output into oncoming traffic instead of down the road. Projector housings tolerate the swap far better. Some vehicles also flag the lower current draw as a bulb-out fault.
Sources
- FCA media, 2021 Ram 1500 TRX specifications
- NHTSA recall 22V-904, tailgate striker (Part 573 report, FCA ZB8)
- FCA Safety Recall V17 / NHTSA 19V-142, 48-volt ground cable fastener (oemdtc)
- Diesel Hub, 3.0L EcoDiesel oil change guide (gen-3: 8.5 qt, 68507598AA)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2022 Ram 1500 EPA ratings
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Ram 1500 EPA ratings (Hurricane SO/HO)
- SD Wheel, 5th-gen Ram 1500 fitment guide (6x139.7, 130 ft-lb)
- Mopar eStore, 68414387AA DT engine air filter
- Mopar eStore, 53011248AB TRX 6.2L air filter
- Mopar eStore, 68683357AA Hurricane HO oil filter (supersedes 68466307AB)
- Interstate Batteries, Ram 1500 H7/94R fitment
- Mopar owner info, oil life reset procedure (accelerator method)
- Blauparts, Ram 1500 TRX 0W-40 (MS-12633) oil change kit
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