10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,355 miles

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problem #13

Feb 022009

Ram 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The problem started in 2009. Went to drive the truck and could not get the truck to drive over 20 mph. Was able to get it to a dealer close by and had to have the throttle body positioning sensor replaced. Since that date I have had to have this same sensor changed 8 more times. Each time the private mechanic talks to Chrysler and they recognize there is a faulty problem with this part and will not recall the item. When this sensor goes out it will not let you drive more than about 20mph. Also had to replace the accelerated pedal positioning sensor 4 times. Blinker problems noted by many other consumers I have also had. Where you turn on the left blinker and the right blinker comes on. As well as the A/C problem many consumers have mentioned the door breaks and then all you have is outside air coming in. My mechanic has tried to get replacement parts from Chrysler to repair the problem and Chrysler does not sell this part (please explain to me how they can make the vehicle and not sell the part to repair it when it breaks knowing it breaks often). Tie rods have also been a problem with my truck. No matter how tight they are they continue to come loose even after being replaced and then the truck will shake. My main concern at this point is it intermittently will die while driving down the highway. It will start right back up but will die again and then it wont duplicate the problem for 2 or 3 days and then will do it again. Have not been able to diagnose this problem yet. If anyone knows any suggestions to look at please advise.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #12

Jan 162012

Ram 1500

  • 45,000 miles
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.

- Valeosta, GA, USA

problem #11

Sep 232011

Ram 1500

  • 45,000 miles
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.

- Alma , GA, USA

problem #10

Aug 012011

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
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

- Ridge, NY, USA

problem #9

Nov 012010

Ram 1500

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed that when engaging the left turn signal, the right turn signal light would illuminate. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently and became a constant failure as time progressed. The emergency lights would also flash on and off intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics testing and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Suncity, CA, USA

problem #8

Jun 012010

Ram 1500

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the turn signals would only function on an intermittent basis. When engaging the right turn signal, the left turn light would flash and vice versa. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #7

Mar 092009

Ram 1500

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately between 45-50 mph proceeding to change lanes, the contact engaged the left turn signal but the right turn signal responded. In addition, the same failure occurred when using the right turn signal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the battery cable was disconnected and then reconnected. Also, the computerized system was updated. Both faulty turn signals continued to malfunction. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

- Old Bridge , NJ, USA

problem #6

Dec 202010

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when he engaged the left turn signal he noticed that the right signal indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 36,000. The consumer stated the ac failed twice. Updated 03/02/11

- Round Rock , TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 112009

Ram 1500

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the left turn signal lever was engaged and the windshield wipers began to operate. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

problem #4

Sep 162010

Ram 1500

  • miles
This is a complaint about a malfunctioning blinker in my 2006 Dodge 1500 Ram truck. I have been reading that there are numerous complaints about this happening. The blinker starts going left when you have it to turn right and vice versa. It's crazy and so dangerous! I took my truck in to see about getting it fixed and of course the warranty went out yesterday! I hope for others sake that this becomes a recall item! thank you

- Bertram, TX, USA

problem #3

May 152010

Ram 1500

  • 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle was experiencing two recurring failures. While driving at any speed the turn signals either would not function or the opposite turn signal from which he intended to turn on would illuminate. He also stated that when the high beams were engaged and then turned off, the windshield wiper fluid would activate. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failures continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #2

Jun 012010

Ram 1500

  • 86,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. When the vehicle slowed down with the left signal on the right signal also came on. He stated at times they both began blinking intermittently. The failure had occurred for approximately three months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who did not have the parts to repair it. He was advised by the dealer to notify them the next time he took the vehicle in to be service so that they could order the part. The contact was unable to provide a VIN. The failure mileage was 86,500 and the current mileage was 87,300.

- York, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 062010

Ram 1500

  • 66,113 miles
Turn signal malfunction. Left one would make the right turn signal come on, right turn signal would make the flashers come on.

- Charlestown, IN, USA