2006 Dodge Ram 3500 exterior lighting problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 26, 2016
“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…”
filed Dec 18, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…Campaign 06V073000 · Mar 9, 2006
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 Ram 3500 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Ram 3500 | 14 | 13% |
| 1997 Ram 3500 | 25 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.