2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (57% of reports).
- 122exterior lighting complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $960typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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 69 of 122 complaints (57%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 15 of 122 complaints (12%)
- Multifunction switch: mentioned in 11 of 122 complaints (9%)
- Vice versa: mentioned in 8 of 122 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 at $960, and half of them between $650 and $1,250.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 110 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 122 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 8 | 3% | 55,834 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 35,025 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 3 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 3,975 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 65,780 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 13 | 4% | 87,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 122 | 18% | 65,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 17 | 4% | 73,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 26 | 4% | 109,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 13 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 3 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 5 | 1% | 109,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 4 | 1% | 78,416 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 9 | 4% | 91,325 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 16 | 5% | 185,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 12 | 4% | 165,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Steering linkage and tie rod issues. Steering not working properly. I see that my vehicle is not listed in the recalls. Although. I am having steering issues. Constant tail light replacing.
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…
1. The Panic Alarm randomly goes off without be activated by anyone. Possibly a TIPM issue which couldn't be investigated because it randomly went away. Maybe it will go off in the middle of the night in my subdivision. Who knows it's unpredictable. 2. Right Turn Signal & Stop Light would not work…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500s have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 (18% 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 exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners report a typical cost of $960 (half paid between $650 and $1,250), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 69 of 122 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (15).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (231)
- Electrical System problems (131)
- Suspension problems (106)
- Air Bags problems (77)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or exterior lighting problems across all RAM 2500 years.