2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, 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” (21% of reports).
- 52electrical system complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 42%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 11 of 52 complaints (21%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 3 a fire.
Dodge RAM 3500 electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 3500 | 45 | 12% | 114,000 |
| 2011 RAM 3500 | 17 | 8% | 96,000 |
| 2010 RAM 3500 | 17 | 11% | 137,500 |
| 2009 RAM 3500 | 6 | 6% | 41,850 |
| 2008 RAM 3500 | 18 | 10% | 140,000 |
| 2007 RAM 3500 | 24 | 11% | 86,000 |
| 2006 RAM 3500 | 52 | 20% | 78,000 |
| 2005 RAM 3500 | 15 | 8% | 89,000 |
| 2004 RAM 3500 | 15 | 7% | 93,500 |
| 2003 RAM 3500 | 9 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2002 RAM 3500 | 2 | 5% | 8,250 |
| 2001 RAM 3500 | 6 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2000 RAM 3500 | 7 | 12% | 106,000 |
| 1999 RAM 3500 | 5 | 5% | 60,034 |
| 1998 RAM 3500 | 14 | 13% | 106,090 |
| 1997 RAM 3500 | 6 | 5% | 129,000 |
| 1996 RAM 3500 | 10 | 8% | 170,000 |
| 1995 RAM 3500 | 8 | 7% | 313,500 |
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.
On the night of apr 16, 2019 it same like everyday i went home from work back up my truck in the driveway turn off and got in the house forgot my ipad went back out and get it ,back in the house went to take the shower and then five minutes later the truck burn down, the fire truck came they put…
Wiper blade electronics will stop intermittently causing loss of visibility especially in severe weather conditions. This has happened numerous times despite use of appropriate de-icer winter formula wiper fluid, replacement of the wiper motor, and multi-function switch assembly. The problem…
Turn signal eradicating going from normal left working to fast on dash but no exterior left front or back then changing to right working then back all when left stick is engaged also horn beeps once or twice all the time while driving or parked while runninig
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 3500s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 (20% of the 257 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 3500 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 3500?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 11 of 52 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (6).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
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See all 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 problems or electrical system problems across all RAM 3500 years.