2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (38% of reports).
- 125electrical system complaints
- 61,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 48 of 125 complaints (38%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 17 of 125 complaints (14%)
- Function switch: mentioned in 11 of 125 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 175 | 25% | 75,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 214 | 31% | 86,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 71 | 15% | 86,789 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 97 | 14% | 82,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 52 | 9% | 43,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 62 | 12% | 88,300 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 125 | 16% | 61,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 63 | 5% | 83,500 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 99 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 62 | 5% | 62,250 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 93 | 11% | 80,799 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 81 | 7% | 73,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 90,567 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 36 | 6% | 97,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 32 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 23 | 6% | 103,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 26 | 9% | 143,085 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 31 | 15% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Several safety-critical systems on my vehicle are failing, and the symptoms match existing recalls shown on Kelley Blue Book for my VIN. However, the manufacturer (Dodge/Stellantis) shows only 4 recalls, all marked completed â despite ongoing issues. 1. ABS / Brake System: The ABS warning light…
I was adjusting the steering wheel and the power completely shuts off. I had no steering power.
Unknown turn signals fail to work
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 (16% of the 792 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 48 of 125 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (17).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Air Bags problems (193)
- Exterior Lighting problems (139)
- Suspension problems (106)
- Power Train problems (100)
- Steering problems (84)
- Visibility problems (56)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or electrical system problems across all RAM 1500 years.