2006 Dodge RAM 2500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · TN

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.

Filed Dec 2, 2020 · Lights · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signal switch malfunctioned causing the signal to flash incorrectly intermittently. The contact stated that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Lights · 146,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the driver's side headlight would suddenly turn off and on. The light bulb was replaced on several different occasions, but the failure continued. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 112,485 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Electrical · 76,500 miles · AZ

Both low beam headlights are inoperative. I have a daytime running light module that I installed in 2007 which still operates both low beams at a reduced power, so the bulbs are both good. Both high beams are operational. I noticed that when I had the light switch in the on position on 3/26/17 after dark and turned off the engine with the headlight switch still on, that the low beams we're not on, but the other lights were on. The daytime running light module only powers the low beams when the ignition is in the on position. In researching this issue online, I found that this is a common problem with the 2006 model since it has a tipm which controls the light and other functions. The tipm does not have replaceable relays or resetting circuit breakers for the headlights which allow the quick and easy repair or automatic reset of the headlights. Since any little glitch may cause the tipm to shut down the lights there is safety issue since both low beams may go off at anytime for no real reason. I feel there needs to be a safety recall on these vehicles to replace the tipm with a unit that has a standard design like is found on other dodge ram years. Please research the numerous issues with the tipm including low beams, fuel pumps turning off causing the engine to stop unexpectedly, etc. It's time that dodge is made to replace the tipm with something reliable that does not pose safety issues. A recall is in order. If I did not have the drl module installed, I would have been without low beams when I was driving and switched on the headlights.

Filed Jan 26, 2017 · Lights · AL

Tipm headlight issues. My 2006 dodge ram 2500 has the right headlight that continuously stops working. I have had the tipm codes cleared numerous times. This being headlights I see as a severe safety issue. I do not understand why dodge has not recalled this isdue. I have read in many places of how many people have had this same issue.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Lights · 107,000 miles · NV

No high beam no low beam no turn signal right side.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 160,000 miles · WA

I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that has a couple issues. The latest is no left low beam. There is no fuse to change either. From my research, it appears that it is the tipm that will need to be replaced. This all happened after pulling my trailer. During that time, my ABS and brake light came on and. Also, I have the notorious "death wobble." I have spent over $4,000 on steering component repairs, which include 3 gear boxes and 2 power steering pumps in less than two years, tire rods, pitman arm, etc. I am taking my truck back to the shop tomorrow to have my ujoints replaced, all new shocks, and the ABS/brake sensor replaced for $1,100. I guess my next repair will be the tipm to fix the headlight issue at what I gather to be around the $1,000 mark. When will dodge fix these issues? The "death wobble" and tipm seem to be the most common complaint.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · AK

I have a 2006 ram 2500 I hooked up some trailer lights and now I have no low beam headlights. There is no codes showing on repair shops reader (I have no dealer available where I live). The internet has tons of complaints about the tipm and how it shuts down if it draws too many amps. Well you would think a fuse would be used for that and not have to replace a $1000 computer board. Right now I can only drive during daylight hours or only with the high beams. Customers should not have to pay over a $1000 to fix a faulty design. Dodge should have to create a fix or repair our vehicles.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 102,512 miles · KY

I was driving down the road and the engine started dying then taking back off, then all of a sudden the speed odometer dropped to zero wouldnt come back up while I was still moving, then the ABS light the check enging light and the brake light and washer fluid light all came on and I lost power to the tail lights head lights and the windows started rooling up and down by them selves. When I got home and turned off the truck I called the dealer and they said that it was the tipm and it would have to be replaced. They said the trailer I was pulling must of had a short and thats what caused it. I told them that I wasnt pulling a trailer and they called me a liar and hung up on me the windows continued to roll up and down untill the batt was disconnected. The next morning I then hooked the battery back up and it all worked fine. No problem a couple weeks later it started again finall found a short in the light control on the right tail light replaced the part that holds the bulbs and the problem corrected itself. Now it has since started doing it all again but will not reset itself I contacted the dealer and they said that the tipm would reset itself five times then would have to be replaced. The veh was not pulling a trailer when this happened and the only trailer I pull with it has the lighting package working fine on all trucks I hook it to but not this one. Please get the dodge company to recall these peices of junk im tired of paying 1200 dollars to replace a bunch of parts to find out its their piece of junk tipm causing all the problems.

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AA

I have owned this vehicle since new and only use for 6 weeks a year at our vacation home. I have had steering/engine[injectors]/driveline issues but biggest concern is the tipm. I made the mistake and plugged in the boat trailer and then the left low beam went out. Took to dealer for a reflash and they were able to make the headlights work but now have the turn signal issue. They informed me I need another tipm so since I have bought 1 already[off warranty] I am hoping with all the complaints, fiat/ram will issue a recall as this is a safety issue? I turn left and the right indicator comes on???I would rather have no low beam than this issue. I will never own a fiat vehicle due to my past and current issues with the tipm in this 2006 dodge ram [made in mexico] 2500 laramie with a 5.9 cummins....

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Electrical · 87,525 miles · NY

Five pin trailer electrical connection corrodes w cap cover in place. The turn signals, head lights, wipers, brake lights, back up lights, interior lights, dash instruments will not operate correctly. Head lights may not turn off. Dealer cut connection five pin off, put electrical tape on the exposed wire ends. Would have required to replace the entire wire harness. Repaired, the connection with a new spliced 5 pin connection purchased from a locl hardware store.