2006 Dodge Ram 3500 wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 32 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60MPH, the rear window was rolled down which caused back pressure in the cab of the vehicle. When back pressure occurred the cab of the vehicle shook violently. This caused tremendous amount of ear pain to the back passengers. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer determined the vehicle was manufactured and engineered this way and operates correctly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not retract when released. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. Updated 05/28/14 ma updated 05/30/2014
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 78 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
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