4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,250 miles

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problem #2

Feb 012011

Ram 3500 Diesel

  • miles
2006 Dodge Ram. Consumer states while driving the check engine light came on and the vehicle shut down and went into safe mode. The consumer stated the truck was towed to the dealer and they found a problem with some of the injector. Eight injectors had to be replaced within the past year and some of the wires were replaced. When the consumer contacted Chrysler, he was informed repairs were not going to be authorized because the vehicle wa performing as designed. Chrysler advised the consumer to continue to drive the vehicle until it malfunctions again.

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

problem #1

Dec 102007

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,500 miles
If you use your 2006 Dodge Ram truck for towing a trailer, there is a totally integrated power module (tpim) in the fuse box that is not protected by fuses. So, if you hook up your trailer to power your running lights and there happens to be a glitch, the tpim runs the risk of being fried. It happened to me with other 42K miles on my truck. The regular warranty does not cover it and many, many people with 2006 trucks have had this problem. The dealer had to replace mine. The part was $700 and labor was over $200. This set up is unacceptable in a vehicle that is built for towing. There is a software flash to up the amperage of the circuits but it doesn't completely fix the problem. Dodge needs to provide a recall to install more protection between the trailer wiring and the tpim.

- Berryville, VA, USA