Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Head light switch will not turn lights on an off, does not matter if stationary or in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving various speeds, the low beam headlights became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse panel needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 214,552.

The tipm needs to be replaced. the headlights went out on me driving to work at 3:00 am (in the morning) pitch black out. almost wrecked or died. this is not something acceptable. there jhave been many complaints and nothing is being done. dodge has a problem here and it needs to be fixed now!!!

High beams will not work only low beams work while running down highway.

Tipm issue: low beam on driver's side went out while driving at night in a rural area; after buying 3 new bulbs @ $16/each with no luck, having system scanned by auto parts store with no luck, took to a dealer who said it was a know tipm issue and would cost upwards of $1,200 to fix, however part is on backorder due to the number of trucks needing them; flashing the system apparently was not an option; commented it was not a recall item as it was not a safety concern. how are losing your lights unexpectedly not a safety concern, not to mention the rest of the issues this tipm is known to cause after this one...it is the brain of the entire truck. i am now driving with high beams on praying the rest of the computer system is not in jeopardy while trying to resolve.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the driver side turn signal light failed to signal and the driver side brake light failed to illuminate. the failure only occurred when towing another vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

My truck has been having safety issues over time. most recently having over-heating issues and engine problems since february 2018. the electrical issues happened since last year, dashboard no longer lights up. my one of my front head lights no longer lights up. ive changed it several times and it still goes out. my driver seat beat no longer buckles.

After owning a dodge 1500 2006 mega cab for 4 years had to replace the multi function switch it stopped working had no wipers high beams or signals. 5 years later have the same thing happen seems like an on going problem with these switches. when the don't work make it a safety issue due to no wipers, signals, or high beams...

For more than 1 year, the tachometer in my dodge ram has functioned intermittently. on 3/25/15 i noticed that the driver-side low-beam headlight bulb was out. i replaced the bulb without effect. my mechanic diagnosed the tipm module as the culprit for both the headlight and tachometer failure. he will replace the module, at a cost of roughly $1000, when a replacement can be obtained. it is estimated that it will be at least 4 weeks from the time of diagnosis before that replacement tipm will be available. in the meantime, i must drive my truck with only one headlight and then i will have to pay more than $1000 to have this repaired. *tr

My truck's turn signal has malfunctioned and when your signaling to go left the rear left turn signal would not activate including the left rear flashers. several months ago the dealer reflashed my tipm and it did resolved the issue temporarily. what had happened was that the same incident occurred but instead when activating the left turn signals it would start working for a couple seconds before jumping activating the opposite turn signal (rightside) almost causing a near collision with other vehicles out on the roadways. i am very frustrated and i don't have $1,000.00 to have the dealer replace my tipm which i've found via online on several dodge forums stating that it will definitely rectify and fix the issue. *tr

We went for a drive to medora nd. where we spent the night and after we left to return home on hwy 94 when i was pulled over by a state highway patrol. the officer said i hadn't turned my signal on. i told her that i had and while she getting my information i was checking out my signals they would work and then they wouldn't then i turned on the left signal and the right would come on when it turned the right the right worked fine. i turned the four way flasher the left signal would come on. weird. when the officer came back to the truck i told her there is something wrong with my signals. she said that i should take in and have it checked out. so i am now waiting to get it into the dodge dealership. they are really messed up nothing works as it should. i have noticed after doing a search that many dodge pickups have the same issue. i hope this will help encourage a recall for this vehicle. *tr

The passenger side headlight does not turn on even after replacement when the headlight switch is in the on position. dealer has determined that the fault is the tipm (totally integrated power module). per dealer mfg no longer produces the tipm unit. per dealer aftermarket no longer manufactures part either. dealer suggests wrecking yard, however part is a computer based product that still must be reprogrammed by dealer after replacement. this is a safety issue with lighting, and the passenger side headlight will not function without this unit being replaced. *tr

Turned on turn signal for a left hand turn and right signal started flashing then it flashed left and right then finally left. it has been doing this same thing for either direction you signal every so often . the hazard lights flash left and right alternately when activated once and awhile. *tr

Wire harness in rear driver side door was found completely severed inside boot from frame to door. effects window, door locks, dome light operation, and speaker. presence of voltage can cause fire if aching occurs. *tr

Winding noise at low speed also have problem with head light it don't turn on (driver side ) directional door for a/c heather broken. *tr

Driver side headlight stopped working. high beam works but low beam does not. replaced bulb 3 times and still won't work.. *tr

Right low beam fails to light. bulb has been replaced. socket is good. failure is in tipm. appears to be a common problem in 06 to 08 dodge trucks. dealer charge $750 to $900 to replace and reprogram tipm unit. this is an extravagant charge for an item that should last the life of the vehicle. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while the contact was driving approximately 55 mph approaching a turn, the right turn signal was engaged; however the left turn signal responded. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the malfunction continued to occur. the manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

The turn signal on the vehicle began activating the wrong signal. at times the signal will not work at all. at other times it signals the opposite direction i am attempting to turn. the signal switch also controls my high beams and windshield wipers. both of these are also affected at times by the problem. i am very concerned anyone of these issues could cause a serious accident. *tr

While sitting at a red light turned on the left blinker and after a few seconds the blinker switched to blinking for the right both inside in the dash and outside at the front and rear and the indicator switch was still in the left turn position very dangerous has happened several time since date shown. *tr

The total integrated power module or fuse box on 2006 dodge rams has a known problem of failing. to replace faulty headlight circuit it will cost 1000 dollar because of this tipm. it has a poor design and dodge should address this issue. *tr

The turn signal will intermittently malfunction, causing the right indicator to blink though the lever is in the down position which when operational should signal the left indicator. this is a serious safety concern for myself as i have had multiple instances where i'm positioned in the left turn lane attempting to execute a left turn and signaling to oncoming traffic my intentions only to have the right blinker activate and cause traffic to stop abruptly in the lane i just exited. i am not only exposing myself to a rear end collision but i am also exposing the unsuspecting driver being incorrectly signaled to the same potential fate. the inability to caution oncoming traffic of my intentions also creates a potentially hazardous situation in that my turn could startle them causing them to turn sharply or stop abruptly. both could have detrimental impact provided the conditions are less than perfect in a state that commonly has severe winter weather. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the turn signals malfunctioned. when the right turn signal was engaged, the left turn light would flash and when the right turn signal was engaged, the left turn signal light would flash. the vehicle was not inspected. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 99,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front passenger side wheel bearing while driving. in addition, when activating the right turn signal, the left turn signal would illuminate and when she activated the left turn signal, the right turn signal would illuminate. sporadically, both turn signals would become inoperable. the dealer advised the contact that her vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing ) and offered no further assistance. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed nor was the vehicle diagnosed for the failure. the current and the failure mileages were 69,579.

When trying to signal a left turn using the multifunction switch on the steering wheel, the right blinkers turn on. *tr

Turn signals malfunction. when signaling for left turn, right signal operates. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that both turn signals and the high beams failed to illuminate. the contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers failed to work properly. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 999,975 and the current mileage was 100,000.

turn signals fail to work completely, or right turn signal will activate while using left signal or vise-versa. headlights will fail while this "multi-function switch" shorts out. no wipers, no turn signals, no lights. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that when signaling to turn left, the right signal light would flash and when signal light to turn right, the left signal light would flash. the contact was also experiencing failures with the windshield wipers where the wipers would only operate when set on low. the windshield wiper failure recurred intermittently. the dealer was contacted and they advised that the multi-function switch failed and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the turn signals and the hazard lights were inoperable. the dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the current mileage was 65,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 64,995. updated 10/18/2011 *ln *tr

Turning on the wrong turn signal, for instance you are making a left turn and you push the stalk down, the right turn signal turns on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact activated the left turn signal and the right turn signal illuminated. the flashing hazard lights also did not function. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated when the left turn signal was activated, immediately the right turn signal would engage. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

2006 dodge ram mega cab-32000 miles. multi-function switch does not work properly. left turn signal activates when signalling right or vice versa. windshield wipers do not always turn on causing hazardous and unsafe driving conditions in inclimate weather. multi-function switch has been replaced three times already. dealer advised dodge was aware of the problem but was not responsible since a recall had not been mandated. complaint filed with chrysler customer care over issue of responsibility and knowingly replacing defective parts with known defective parts. the issue has not been resolved to this date. *tr

Turn signals fail to work completely, or right turn signal will activate while using left signal or vise-versa. headlights will fail while this "multi-function switch" shorts out. no wipers, no turn signals, no lights. *tr

The problem first occurred at highway speeds where the signal fails to operate, operates the opposite signal of what the driver selected or alternates rapidly both turn signals. additionally when this happens the high speed on the wipers and the hazards fail as well. the problem now occurs sitting still or any speed, it appears to be a bad multifunction switch. this is definitely a dangerous and from what i've read, far to common a problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated, the right turn signal would illuminate instead, causing a misscommunication with other drivers. as a result, the contact was nearly involved in a crash. the contact was made aware, via the internet, that this was a common failure and the multi function switch would need to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and there were no recalls addressing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would illuminate. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000. the vin was unavailable.

When activating left turn signal, the right signal lights up. sometimes no signal lights come on at all. this caused a minor accident. and several close calls i see a tsb for the 3500, but not the 1500, sb-08-011-09, nhtsa item number : 10030905 *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the turn signals would not function properly. the right turn signal would activate upon engaging the left turn signal. in addition, the right turn signal would operate as designed intermittently. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that when using the right turn signal, the left turn light would illuminate instead. the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 54,500. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would begin to illuminate. in addition, whenever the high beam headlights were activated, the windshield wipers would turn on. both failures occurred on an intermittent basis. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failures. the vehicle was instead taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnosis and repairs. the failure mileages were 50,000.

2006 dodge ram 1500 left turn signal turns on right turn signal as well. almost caused huge accident on freeway. found out this is a very common problem. why is this not recalled? everyone is having this problem!!!! *tr

My 2006 dodge ram truck turns on the wrong turn signal, for instance if i am making a right turn and i push the stalk up, the left turn signal turns on. this is an intermittent problem and sometimes my turn signals work and sometimes they do not. i also have the related problem that i have no control over my windshield wipers. when i turn them on, they will stay on for minutes at a time on a high speed and not turn off. other times they will only go one or two times and shut off completely while it is pouring rain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that whenever a turn signal was activated, the opposite signal would illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the multifunction control switch was defective, and needed to be replaced with an upgrade switch. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 50,108 and the current mileage was 50,120. updated 8/30/11 *cn updated 09/28/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated was driving 15 mph and activated the left turn signal however, the right turn signal light flashed instead. the failure was the same when the right turn signal was activated. the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls and they would have to replace the multi function switch at a cost to the contact. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 121,000.

Turn signals not working correctly, turn on left signal and they both flash or the right signal flashes but never the left signal. *tr

Right turn signal illuminates when left turn signal is activated and vise versa. *tr

When turn left turn signal on right turn signal comes on and vice versa. windshield wipers sometimes will only work on low speed. *tr

Driver's side turn signal intermittently does not work. started when brake pedal was pushed. works, then stops working when brakes are pushed and continues not to work after that. this is a safety issue and there are 100s if not 1,000s of people that have reported turn signal problems on the 2006 dodge ram. this is a safety issue!! please make them fix this, because they obviously have no respect for their namebrand and don't care about their customers. check out this link http://vlane.com/discuss-topic/1336/2006-dodge-ram-turn-signal-problem. *tr