2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,760miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,760 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The next time our headlights failed was about 30,000 miles later. The brights still worked and also the running lights but the regular hl did not. On interstates this was not too much trouble but I'm sure we were an aggravation to a few drivers coming our way. We went to a Dodge dealer (camped in his driveway) and asked for troubleshooting the next morning. They found no problem, but again, the next night, we had the same problem, before we got home to nw florida where our local dealer again found no problem. I think there is an inadequate ground to the main headlight circuit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486357, filed 2012-11, 51,000 miles“While driving, on highway saw smoke coming from right side of dash, pulled over, flames observed, used fire extinguisher to put out fire under dash. Entire wiring loom for dash and engine were destroyed. $16000+ damage, manufacturer took 3+ months to provide harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10462099, filed 2012-06, 31,040 miles“2006 Dodge sprinter truck. Consumer states several issues with vehicle leading to break downs the dealer noted the vehicle lacked power and would not accelerate properly. The vehicle would especially loose power while driving on an incline. One year later, the resonator was replaced. The vehicle broke down again on march 27, 2009. The consumer was informed the lock washer on the lug nut for the drivers side front tire had been improperly put on the tire. The brake light and tail light bulbs were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327422, filed 2010-04, 50,760 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500
11 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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