Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000. The contact discovered that the mileage was 209,000 from an independent mechanic. The contact reported the issue to the local authorities.
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems
131 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,500. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 131
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- typical mileage
- 76,500
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Integrated trailer brake control2
- Instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- Ignition: switch1
- Ignition1
- Horn1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
- Risk
- Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
Recall number 14V795000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to the federal safety agency describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and built between July 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V‑795, Chrysler Recall No. P80), including 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles that are part of the subject vehicle population for PE14-013.Chrysler's Safety Report states that:1) the clutch ignition interlock switch return springs may experience fatigue failure due to material issues; 2) if the return springs are broken, the switch contacts may not reflect actual clutch pedal position; and 3) the failures could result in a vehicle experiencing unintended movement if the ignition is cranked when the clutch pedal is not being pressed.Chrysler's recall remedy will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch on all affected vehicles with a switch with a more robust design.On May 19, 2014, ODI opened PE14-013 to investigate clutch ignition interlock failure in MY 2004 through 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with manual transmissions, based on two MY 2006 complaints and one MY 2004 complaint.One of the MY 2006 complaints involved a fatality that occurred when a young child was able to start a MY 2006 Ram 3500 truck that was parked with the transmission in gear, without depressing the clutch.The diesel engine started and the vehicle moved forward under power running over another child resulting in fatal injuries.ODI's analysis of failure data from all sources identified a total of 14 complaints and 16 warranty claims for the subject vehicles.Thirteen (13) of the complaints and all 16 warranty claims were for the 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that were included in 14V‑795.The single complaint that was outside the scope of Chrysler's recall was the MY 2004 ODI complaint identified in the opening resume for PE14-013.Further analysis of this incident indicates that the cause of the clutch switch failure in this vehicle was spring damage caused by hydraulic fluid leakage from the clutch master cylinder into the switch.The field data did not show any other similar incidents of switch failures caused by clutch master cylinder leakage. This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's recall.
PE14013
What 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headlights- the passenger side headlight would come on then go off whenever it wants to and now the low beam does not work. I have tested the connection and replaced the bulb several times and still does not work. When driving at night it makes it difficult to see. And is also against the law to not having working headlights. Trailer lights- the drivers side brake light/blinker on any trailer that’s hooked to my truck does not work. I have taken it the a local shop (street dynamics which is out of business now) several times over the last 5 years to see if they can fix the issue. The fix was to put a jumper wire from the truck brake light to the trailer connector. I still do not have a blinker on the driver side of the trailer. Windshield wipers- the windshield wipers will come on and off whenever they want. Some times when it is raining they will turn on with the switch then will turn off while driving or will stay on after the switch is turned off. The switch has been replaced and did not change anything. It is dangerous to drive the truck during inclement weather. I am a Police officer and have been for 17 years. In the last 12 plus years I have owned the truck which is a 2006 Dodge 2500 I have been told by several dodge technicians and mechanics that the issues I’m having is being caused by the TIPM. While researching the tipm I have found out all of my trucks issues are similar to a lot of other people’s 2006 dodge 2500s. I have had issues with the trailer brake lights since I bought it.
The TIPM module is bad. This part controls quite a bit of electrical current to various areas of the vehicle. It stalls when stopped at a traffic light, it is not sending the brake light information to an attached trailer (left side only), gauges inside the vehicle have stopped working (to name a few of the items being affected by this control). This part can be inspected as it is currently still on the vehicle. Safety is a concern due to either not being able to move out of the roadway, and also when pulling a trailer as no one will see turn signals or brake lights on the tow vehicle as the power isn't going to the trailer lights. I was informed of the malfunction at a trailer dealership. The problems have been getting worse over the last 4 years of ownership of this vehicle. The check engine light is currently on, even though what the computer read out gave has now been repaired. There has currently been no accident that this vehicle has been involved in.
I was driving on I-75 @70mph, a loud bang happened, truck shut off, I guided it off the road. I had wires hanging I looked further and seen the front drive shaft blew apart. My mechanic said it had locked up. The transfer case, transmission, floor board of the truck was also all damaged. Also said I was lucky that the truck did not cause a serious accident. This truck is a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. Well taken care of. No given reason why this happened. My mechanic said he has seen this many times in the dodge trucks that the front drive shaft blows apart. Total damages will be the cost of $8,000-$10,000
Blinkers will turn on in opposite direction of what lever is applied. Right turn signal comes on when you turn lever to left turn. Windshield wipers run intermittently when on.
Airbag light came on, A/C & seat heaters won't work. Cold start in morning, airbag light goes off, A/C works & seat heaters ok. Turn engine off, next start of engine, airbag light on, no A/C or seat heaters until next morning. First time this incident occurred vehicle was stationary, in store parking lot. Airbag light on during trip home. Airbag inoperable when light is on.
Computer controled vehicle charging system caused the passenger side battery to over charge (dash gauge indicating overcharging) and swell causing irreparable damage and explosion of the battery. This could have started an engine fire under the hood. Fortunately it didn't. Vehicle was on main interstate highway when this occurred. I contacted the battery manufacturer thinking it was a bad battery, but the technician stated dodge charging systems of this period wired the batteries in parallel incorrectly causing the aux battery to overcharge while the main battery was reading undercharged. "batteries in true parallel should be connected negative terminal to negative terminal and positive terminal to positive terminal." the dodge ram 2500 24v cummins I own (completely stock) has the negative terminal cable from each battery connected directly to the engine block for ground. And not connected to each other at all. Again, a properly wired parallel battery system should have the negative terminal connected to each other. According to the battery manufacturer technician, this would become a problem with current flow between the two batteries and cause unbalanced charging due to the vehicle computer reading the main battery voltage only and signaling the alternator to charge at higher volts if the main is reading low. (which happens when the engine is started... Especially in cold weather). And once the main battery sensor signals the computer and the computer signals the alternator, the aux battery is charged even when it doesn't need it. And because the charge flow is restricted due to the negative cables incorrect wiring on the dodge, the main battery only receives a small percentage of the charge. Thereby creating an continual overcharge to the aux battery until the main is slowly brought back up to full charge. Google: dodge ram passenger battery boiled
Pt sd from all the information just barely put 50 00 miles on each year
Beginning to have problems with interior lighting short cycling, shutting off early. Suspect the tipm is going out.
The headlights failed due to the totally integrated power module (tipm). Research reveals that the tipm failed on many of the dodge vehicles. This system failure is a safety hazard.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical
Does the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 131 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V795000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have the most electrical problems?
The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2006 (131 complaints), 2012 (51 complaints) and 2004 (47 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Steering 231Lights 122Suspension 106Airbags 77Visibility 62Transmission 37Brakes 21Fuel system 20Engine 16Acceleration 10Tires 9Wheels 9Body 8Seat belts 4Seats 4Driver assistance 2Locks 1
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