2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 125about this part
- Share
- 16%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 125 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 16% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash cluster started with the RPM guage stopped working at about 90,000 miles and now all of it is maxed out full gauges on the whole dash clucter and the speed odomiter still moves but is not correst its about 20mph off. I cant remember but I believe I was driving and noticed the RPM gauge first and weeks later I noticed all the other gauges”
NHTSA complaint #11091423, filed 2018-05, 90,000 miles“Turn signals stopped working. Got a notice several years ago but the were fine then, not now. Apparently the x42 multifunction switch has now gone bad. I have 105,000 miles on truck which is still within the mileage range for coverage. Would like Dodge to replace this part at no charge for me it is a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11114658, filed 2018-07, 105,000 miles“When turning on the left turn signal the right one comes on. Also sometimes when activating turn signals the wipers will come on as well as the window wash/spray. To correct the problem I have to hit the steering column and it will correct. I have spoken with other ram owners who have had the same experience.”
NHTSA complaint #10690443, filed 2015-02, 101,000 miles“When the left turn signal is activated, immediately the right turn signal engages. The failure occurs intermittently. I've contacted the dealership and was told there is nothing they can do because the vehicle is out of warranty and manufacturer has not made a recall on my vehicle. This is extremely dangerous especially when entering the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #10443439, filed 2012-01, 65,000 miles“The tail light function of the trailer wiring harness stopped functioning. Still have use of brake and turn lights. This is hard to catch on a visual test since I usually check turn and brake functions. Towed for weeks before I was told of the malfunction. Therefore cannot see trailer at night. Dealership could not fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10447695, filed 2012-02, 52,500 milesRelated recalls
- 14V795000Dec 16, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006–2007, RAM 3500 2006–2007, RAM 2500 2006–2007 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 175 | 25% |
| 2011 | 214 | 31% |
| 2010 | 71 | 15% |
| 2009 | 97 | 14% |
| 2008 | 52 | 9% |
| 2007 | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 | 125 | 16% |
| 2005 | 63 | 5% |
| 2004 | 99 | 9% |
| 2003 | 62 | 5% |
| 2002 | 93 | 11% |
| 2001 | 81 | 7% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 36 | 6% |
| 1998 | 32 | 6% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 26 | 9% |
| 1995 | 31 | 15% |
| 1994 | 22 | 19% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
193 complaintsExterior lighting
139 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
100 complaintsSteering
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
65 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsWheels
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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