2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (35% of reports).
- 131electrical system complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 52%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 46 of 131 complaints (35%)
- Multifunction switch: mentioned in 12 of 131 complaints (9%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 9 of 131 complaints (7%)
- Power module: mentioned in 8 of 131 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 117 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 131 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 51 | 18% | 93,500 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 24 | 8% | 69,023 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 22 | 9% | 122,947 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | 47,000 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 24 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 131 | 20% | 78,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 34 | 8% | 73,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 47 | 8% | 84,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 26 | 4% | 91,441 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 4 | 3% | 84,500 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 19 | 4% | 102,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | 68,000 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 86,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 15 | 7% | 100,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 18 | 8% | 145,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 26 | 9% | 145,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 25 | 9% | 161,000 |
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.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000. The contact discovered that the mileage was 209,000 from an independent mechanic. The…
Headlights- the passenger side headlight would come on then go off whenever it wants to and now the low beam does not work. I have tested the connection and replaced the bulb several times and still does not work. When driving at night it makes it difficult to see. And is also against the law to…
The TIPM module is bad. This part controls quite a bit of electrical current to various areas of the vehicle. It stalls when stopped at a traffic light, it is not sending the brake light information to an attached trailer (left side only), gauges inside the vehicle have stopped working (to name a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 131 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 (20% of the 670 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 2500 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 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 46 of 131 complaints, followed by “multifunction switch” (12).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (231)
- Exterior Lighting problems (122)
- Suspension problems (106)
- Air Bags problems (77)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or electrical system problems across all RAM 2500 years.