It has been several years now but after extensive research I have decided to take action. I was driving my pick-up in town when I lost my gauge lights and I noticed at the same time I lost all my maker lights on the vehicle. I pulled over and found a blown fuse in the fuse box and replaced it with a new one. Right away it blew again only this time it also blew the cercit in the totally integrated power module, wichata left me no choice but to bypass the curcit and get power to my lights form another source. The next day I went to the dealer and was told it is a common problem and the tipm is $850 that don't include the cost of replacing it and then programing it ti the vehicle. So I decided I wasn't going to pay that much for something that I had already fixed by bypassing the problem. Then a few years later I was driving down the highway around 65 MPH at night when I lost my high beam headlights upon further diagnosis I found it to be the tipm at fault again. I spoke with the dealer about it and they told me it too was a common problem. So I filed a complaint with chrysler about both issues and told them they needed to get it fixed and they told me they would look into it. So I let it go without pressing the issue any further. As to my knowledge nothing has been done. But after extensive research I have found more serious problems with the tipm, that dodge needs to acknowledge and bite the bullet and fix the problems. Due to these issues being major safety problems. (I.e. Loss of wipers, loss of low beam headlights, and turn signal flashing the wrong way)
2006 Dodge RAM 3500 lights problems
44 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Turn signal6
- Turn signal: switch4
- Hazard flashing warning lights: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks may have been inadvertently manufactured without the roof mounted cab clearance lamps.
- Risk
- Without these lamps, other vehicle operators may not detect the increased width of the vehicle which could cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V073000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Turn signal malfunction
Odi has closed this investigation based on a review of the complaints, other field data and technical data submitted by chrysler to the agency.chrysler reports that the multifunction switch is hard wired into the instrument cluster (ic) and the cluster decides which direction has been selected based on an electrical signal from the multifunction switch.the ic sends a signal to the vehicle's totally integrated power module (tipm) and the tipm responds by controlling the voltage and flash rate of the exterior turn signal lamps and the instrument panel indicator.chrysler's testing found that improper levels of resistance within the multifunction switch may result in the ic selecting the wrong direction.complainants say that when the turn signal is used, the vehicle may signal the opposite direction and that the problem is often intermittent.this would be evident from the turn indicator lamps on the instrument panel as well as the exterior turn signal lamps.either right or left signals may be affected. Dealers are correcting this by replacing multifunction switches on the steering column.neither odi nor chrysler has received any report of a crash related to the subject condition. Chrysler will implement an extended warranty on the subject vehicle population.notification to vehicle owners is to begin in may 2009.this action is consistent with that taken in other investigations involving turn signal failures at similar rates.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time.accordingly this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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What 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, his visibility decreased then eventually failed without warning. The contact stated that the tipm board failed which affected the visibility of the low beams. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the low beam lights were repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Steering wheel not center dealer wont fixed ask three times also turn signals the right comes on when you turn on the left one they fixed after fighting with them the wipers stop some times and then go slow then fast then stop the tipm is bad it runs all the electrical on truck had lots of concerns that it will stall because some time the head lights go bright then dim then bright the trailer light some time come on both then one goes out had trailer check out they said was the truck I drive in daylight hours if I can just had tipm replaced at dealer had to fight with them it cost me 1500.00 dollars they said their no recall it a safety thing I just think they should pay not me.
Discovered that there was a recall on the malfunction switch. I carried my vehicle to the dodge dealership. I was refused to have the switch replaced because I was told I was 700 miles over the warranty. I tried to explain that this was a recall to no avail. My switch is doing exactly as described, at intermittent times the switch will display the opposite direction chosen. Turn right blinker on and left comes on, etc. Also sometimes the switch will not turn headlights from dim to bright or bright to dim. This is a major safety concern as it gives the wrong intention on turns and also blinding oncoming traffic. These issues could possibly cause a crash.
Turning left onto farm to market...signaled left..rear vehicle began passing me on left I slammed on brakes as did they...although my turn signal lever was in left turn position...vehicle turn lamps were both signaling a right turn as was dash lamp...very dangerous..could have killed passing motorist are sent them to the ditch ..signal now malfunctions on a weekly basis..switch on backorder...tells us something...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the driver's side low beam headlight failed. The contact also mentioned that the gauges failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the integrated power module had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he was alerted that the driver's side brake light was not illuminated even when applying the brakes. In addition, the driver's side turn signal failed to function when activated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 77,540.
I was driving down a two lane road at 70mph when approaching my road. I turned on my left blinker to signal my upcoming turn and when I began to turn the car behind me went to pass thinking that I was turning right. To avoid hitting me he went off the road into the ditch. When I talked to him about what happened he said that my right blinker was on. I have noticed this problem before on my truck and have noticed it since so I know he was telling the truth. There needs to be a recall on this before someone gets hurt. I also have trouble switching my high beams off or on causing problems with oncoming traffic on a daily basis.
The wiper stopped working except for a very slow speed when the selector was in the "high" position. After several minutes, this also stopped working. The turn signal began to malfunction at the same time leading me to believe the column multifunction switch was at fault. When activating the left turn signal, the right signal would often turn on instead of the left. Auto parts stores informed me that the multifunction switch is not currently available at any price.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that whenever he activated the turn signal, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 lights
Does the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 have lights problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the lights of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V073000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have the most lights problems?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most lights complaints are 2006 (44 complaints), 1997 (25 complaints) and 1998 (15 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Steering 75Electrical 53Airbags 33Visibility 31Transmission 22Suspension 20Brakes 13Fuel system 13Engine 12Tires 8Body 4Seat belts 3Acceleration 2Wheels 2
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