My 2006 dodge ram truck turns on the wrong turn signal, for instance if I am making a right turn and I push the stalk up, the left turn signal turns on. This is an intermittent problem and sometimes my turn signals work and sometimes they do not. I also have the related problem that I have no control over my windshield wipers. When I turn them on, they will stay on for minutes at a time on a high speed and not turn off. Other times they will only go one or two times and shut off completely while it is pouring rain.
2006 Dodge RAM 1500 lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that both turn signals and the high beams failed to illuminate. The contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 999,975 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the multi-function switch for the turn signals, washer and wipers, headlights and bright lights would fail intermittently and operated inaccurately. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when signaling to turn left, the right signal light would flash and when signal light to turn right, the left signal light would flash. The contact was also experiencing failures with the windshield wipers where the wipers would only operate when set on low. The windshield wiper failure recurred intermittently. The dealer was contacted and they advised that the multi-function switch failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 45,000.
When trying to signal a left turn using the multifunction switch on the steering wheel, the right blinkers turn on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the when the right turn signal was engaged, the left turn light would illuminate and when engaging the left turn signal, the right turn light would illuminate. In addition, the windshield wipers would also activate intermittently without being engaged. The contact stated that the battery failed and was replaced numerous times. The dealer was in the process of repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the electrical failures. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.
Turn signals malfunction. When signaling for left turn, right signal operates.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when using the right turn signal, the left turn light would illuminate instead. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,500. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Turn signals fail to work completely, or right turn signal will activate while using left signal or vise-versa. Headlights will fail while this "multi-function switch" shorts out. No wipers, no turn signals, no lights.
The problem first occurred at highway speeds where the signal fails to operate, operates the opposite signal of what the driver selected or alternates rapidly both turn signals. Additionally when this happens the high speed on the wipers and the hazards fail as well. The problem now occurs sitting still or any speed, it appears to be a bad multifunction switch. This is definitely a dangerous and from what I've read, far to common a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the turn signals and the hazard lights were inoperable. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was 65,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 64,995. Updated 10/18/2011 *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact activated the left turn signal and the right turn signal illuminated. The flashing hazard lights also did not function. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The turn signal multiswitch malfunctions constantly. Sometimes both signals flash when your turning one way other times it is just the opposite side flashes. This is a major saftey issue that chrysler should have to recall. It could very easily cause an accident if another driver thinks you are turning the opposite way than you are going to turn. Needs a recall, many blogs on line talking about this!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated when the left turn signal was activated, immediately the right turn signal would engage. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
2006 dodge ram mega cab-32000 miles. Multi-function switch does not work properly. Left turn signal activates when signalling right or vice versa. Windshield wipers do not always turn on causing hazardous and unsafe driving conditions in inclimate weather. Multi-function switch has been replaced three times already. Dealer advised dodge was aware of the problem but was not responsible since a recall had not been mandated. Complaint filed with chrysler customer care over issue of responsibility and knowingly replacing defective parts with known defective parts. The issue has not been resolved to this date.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated, the right turn signal would illuminate instead, causing a misscommunication with other drivers. As a result, the contact was nearly involved in a crash. The contact was made aware, via the internet, that this was a common failure and the multi function switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and there were no recalls addressing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
When activating left turn signal, the right signal lights up. Sometimes no signal lights come on at all. This caused a minor accident. And several close calls I see a tsb for the 3500, but not the 1500, sb-08-011-09, the federal safety agency item number : 10030905
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the turn signals would not function properly. The right turn signal would activate upon engaging the left turn signal. In addition, the right turn signal would operate as designed intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the turn signals, windshield wipers, and hazard lights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic test, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced the multi functional switch, but the failure was not remedied. The failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 64,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would begin to illuminate. In addition, whenever the high beam headlights were activated, the windshield wipers would turn on. Both failures occurred on an intermittent basis. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failures. The vehicle was instead taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnosis and repairs. The failure mileages were 50,000.
2006 dodge ram 1500 left turn signal turns on right turn signal as well. Almost caused huge accident on freeway. Found out this is a very common problem. Why is this not recalled? Everyone is having this problem!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated was driving 15 MPH and activated the left turn signal however, the right turn signal light flashed instead. The failure was the same when the right turn signal was activated. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls and they would have to replace the multi function switch at a cost to the contact. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Turn signals not working correctly, turn on left signal and they both flash or the right signal flashes but never the left signal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was activated, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the multifunction control switch was defective, and needed to be replaced with an upgrade switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,108 and the current mileage was 50,120. Updated 8/30/11 *cn updated 09/28/11
I own 2006 dodge ram 1500 mega cab the turn signal and wiper switch works at best some of the time it is impossible to use the turn signals when they are turned on they just go haywire and the windshield wipers have to be turned on and of to get to work then they stop. Trying to get dodge to fix the issue..
Right turn signal illuminates when left turn signal is activated and vise versa.
When turn left turn signal on right turn signal comes on and vice versa. Windshield wipers sometimes will only work on low speed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the passenger side turn signal illuminated whenever he attempted to illuminate the driver side turn signal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driver's side turn signal intermittently does not work. Started when brake pedal was pushed. Works, then stops working when brakes are pushed and continues not to work after that. This is a safety issue and there are 100s if not 1,000s of people that have reported turn signal problems on the 2006 dodge ram. This is a safety issue!! Please make them fix this, because they obviously have no respect for their namebrand and don't care about their customers. Check out this link http://vlane.com/discuss-topic/1336/2006-dodge-ram-turn-signal-problem.
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