2006 Dodge Ram 3500 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 45 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 78 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints