2006 Dodge Ram 2500 exterior lighting problems
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed May 20, 2025
“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…”
filed Apr 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 17 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.