2006 Dodge RAM 3500: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Lights · 90,000 miles · KS

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)

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Lights · 180,000 miles · AK

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.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 81,990 miles · FL

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.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · TX

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.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 71,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Nov 3, 2012 · Lights · 171,235 miles · MT · crash

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.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH and the entire instrument panel failed to operate. The failure occurred intermittently. In addition, the headlights would not illuminate whenever activated. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic, who stated that the driver's side battery fuse panel and the multifunction mechanism would need to be replaced. The trailer plug wiring harness was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 45,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that he activated the left turn signal but the right turn signal illuminated erroneously. In addition, when the headlights or high beam lights were activated, the windshield wiper would also activate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 02/15/12*bf updated 03/12/12

Filed Dec 3, 2011 · Lights · 50,000 miles · NY

Headlights, on low beam, work intermittently. Occasionally fine, usually one is out. No rhyme or reason. Cannot locate fuse to change. Mechanic says fuse boxes faulty on dodge vehicles. Part is $800. Some on line discussions indicate this will not fix problem.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 89,427 miles · GA

I first noticed my headlights were hard to dim or change to bright. A few days later, my wipers would stop working. To get the wipers to work, I had to use the "wash" option. That would cause them to work for a while then they would go out again. About the same time, I noticed my blinkers were acting very strange. When I turned them on, they both would blink very fast. Now the problem has progressed to a point where turning the left blinker on only turns on the right blinker. It almost caused a wreck the other day. I was attempting to turn to the left but my right blinker was on. The car behind me passed me at the same time I started to turn left.

Filed Nov 24, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · AZ

When I use the switch to brighten or dim the headlights the windshield washer turns on and stays on for 3 to 5 seconds. Lately when I try to use the windshield wipers they work only sporadically. When I pull a trailer the left blinker or brake light will not work. I drive a 2006 dodge ram dually with the cummins engine.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the turn signals either don't work at all or if you're making a left turn the right turn signal will activate and the right turn signal activated the left turn signal. The windshield wipers would activate at times when the turn the turn signals were turned on. The windshield wipers at times would always operate very slowly and remained on whenever they were turned off. There was a delay when the headlights were turned on and when the hi beams were on they remained illuminated. The contact stated that chrysler was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 95,000.