8.2

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$820
Average Mileage:
110,300 miles
Total Complaints:
11 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. need new TIPM (6 reports)
  2. new tipm (5 reports)
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 172017

Ram 1500 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Problem initially started when a Progressive Insurance Snapshot device was installed on the vehicle in July of 2017. First problem was one idiot light on the dash indicated the emergency brake was on (and it wasn't). But since the operation of the truck was not an issue, I continued driving for two more months while more and more idiot lights came on each time the vehicle was used, electronically reporting a problem with the vehicle when there wasn't one.

Finally two months later, in the second week of October, the truck would not start at all or even turn over. When the key was turned to start the vehicle, the engine wouldn't even crank. Yet all the idiot lights came on which indicated to me it was an electronic problem and not a mechanical one like a bad ignition or bad battery. After repeated attempts, opening and closing the doors with the key fob on and off repeatedly, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, locking and unlocking the doors manually, and even jiggling the steering wheel, eventually the vehicle would start up completely normally, but with all the idiot lights on. This was erratic and there was no rhyme or reason why it was happening or what caused the problem.

The situation continued like this about a week until the engine would not even shut down when the key was turned to the off position. Not only that, several times the engine continued running when the key was removed and the only way to stop the engine from running was to sit in the vehicle and wait for it to sputter to a stop, which was a colossal waste of time and money and a potentially dangerous situation.

After a subsequent appointment at the local Dodge dealer here in Albuquerque (Larry H Miller Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge on Lomas Avenue NE) where the vehicle sat in the service bay for a week while the issue was being evaluated, resulting in the issue eventually being diagnosed as a bad TIPM, which needed to be urgently replaced at a cost of $1600.

Couple problems with this:

1. After wasting a week of my time and a week of a rental car while the vehicle sat in their service bay without anything being done with it, why was it suddenly an "urgent" situation that the TIPM unit be replaced? Was it really that urgent or did the service manager just need a new swimming pool?

2. What is the point of making an appointment if they were not able to get it in even for evaluation until 4 days later?

3. There have been multiple recalls on defective TIPMs in Dodge/Chrysler vehicles in the past several years. Why was this Dodge dealer in Albuquerque not aware of this and why did it take them that long to diagnose the problem?

4. Grossly overpriced repair cost. A new or remanufactured TIPM unit for my vehicle can be had for anywhere from $250 to $350. That implies the remaining $1,250 is all labor, which is grossly overpriced

5. I really don't appreciate the shoddy customer service being condescended to by the initial service rep who did not appear to even be listening to what I told him about why I brought the vehicle in, instead drawing his own off-the-cuff conclusions, based on zero input from me, the customer.

6. I don't doubt that the problem is the TIPM unit in my vehicle, and that it started with the installation of the Progressive insurance Snapshot device because that is when the all the problems first surfaced. I had been driving the vehicle for three years prior to that without an issue. But my CS rep at Larry Miller Dodge insisted otherwise profusely and definitively on the phone, suggesting to me that he gets more business from Progressive than from a single lowly customer like myself, so it he had no choice but to get them off the hook.

7. Has the old adage "The customer is always right" gone away for good, or is it just at this particular Dodge dealer?

8. Just for the record, for all the reasons above, I will NOT buy or own a Dodge/Chrysler product ever again.

- Robert P., Sandia Park, US

problem #10

Nov 022016

Ram 1500 TRX4 5.7L Hemi V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

Evidently the design of the TIPM is flawed. It has caused one headlight low beam to quit working, high beam still works. New bulbs don't work and now tail lights are affected too, top one on one side bottom on other. Replaced all 4 same results. Dodge dealer wants over $1000 to fix. The part looks easy enough to do but you can't find any. Prices anywhere from $299-$785, with a $200 core. Is there a recall? Or a fix short of bastardizing the current board and possibly creating a bigger mess? It should NOT COST hundreds or even thousands to fix a simple light.

- dq1234576, Pleasant Hill, IA, US

problem #9

Feb 032015

Ram 1500 Laramie Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 147,099 miles

I had the same problem with my 2004 Dodge Ram pickup I would put the turn signal on to make a right turn and the left turn signal would come on. So I paid a little over $400 to get it fixed, not knowing this is a constant problem with these vehicles. Then I bought a 2006 and I had the same problem, but this time I got the dealer to attempt to fix it. After two multi function switches the dealer decided that it the problem may be the tipm at $900. Now I am ready to go to court.

- Eric T., Coram, NY, US

problem #8

May 302010

Ram 1500 4.7L

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had TIPM replaced after first month of purchase for airbag light. Now had two more TIPMs installed for transfer case problem. Problem still ongoing.

- Richard G., Cheswick, PA, US

problem #7

Jun 102015

Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200,100 miles

The Left the low beam does not work. The right the high beam does not work. Turn signal goes from side to side.

Update from Jul 14, 2015: Got recall for turn signal. Got it fixed but 6 months later it stopped working. I took it to Clay Cooley Dodge to get the recall fixed again. I got it back. The lights worked but no brake light. A part under the airbag fell apart. I would have to paid $300 to get it fixed. This was not part of the recall. They had to take this part off to fix the turn signal and broke it.

- sandersstevejr, Lewisville, US

problem #6

Feb 032015

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,943 miles

Seen many tipm issues with this year. No washer for windshield major safety concern needs to be fixed asap

- Travis Z., Edmonton, Alberta, canada

problem #5

Feb 252015

Ram 1500 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,007 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dodge is a piece of work not coping with this problem, which has been not fixed since 1996 and they still are using today. I was a loyal Dodge fan since 74, but not anymore...

- Daniel H., Kelowna, British Columbia, canada

problem #4

Sep 202014

Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles

Although there was never a Crash or anyone getting injured, I am pretty sure that if Dodge doesn't do anything to fix this issue it will eventually lead to a major incident which involves people getting hurt or worst death. I've had several close calls myself due to my truck's Turn signal malfunction even after taking it to the dealer couple of times which they've claimed fixing it by re-flashing it's TIPM which was always a temporary fix until it re occurs again later.

I've done my own research online and there's a lot of unhappy Dodge ram truck owners with the same problem and we are all left either to spend close to a $1,000 just to have Dodge replace the TIPM unit which totally resolves the issue. Now for the ones that can't afford to cough up that amount, like myself are all left with dire situation and an unsafe truck. Please help us so we can have Dodge and Chrysler take responsibility for this matter so that there are no innocent lives taken or lost. Thanks and God bless!

- Cristino C., Vancouver, WA, US

problem #3

Jul 012014

Ram 1500 3.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,000 miles

I'm wondering if anyone else with a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has had this problem. The washer fluid will not work, I have replaced the motor, the drivers window no longer rolls all the way down with one touch and the interior light won't come on when the drivers side back door is opened. When the other 3 doors are opened the light will come on. I'm told I need a new TIPM... Which I'm also told is vin specific and costs $500.00. Seems a bit ridiculous!!!

- Gina M., Anna, TX, US

problem #2

Jun 212014

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Vin 2

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A problem with all Chrysler vehicles, should you have no turn signal or turn signal is activated for the incorrect side (use left signal and right activates etc) replace your TIPM. Chrysler doesn't believe in quality products, so buy aftermarket.

- singularislibertas, Minneapolis, MN, US

problem #1

May 052010

Ram 1500 SLT 5.9L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

could have been a simple fuse, instead a circuit board worth 5$ was replaced and i was charged 1000$

- Brennon O., Prince George, BC, BC, Canada

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