This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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After replacing multiple bulbs for my passenger side headlight and changing the connector switch, I have been told I will have to replace my tipm (totally integrated power module) which is $800 + labor at the dealership. The tipm is the fuse box and I've seen several '06-'08 model Dodge owners on different forums with the same problem. When the tipm goes out, it can cause the headlights, locks, blinkers, tail lights, wipers interior lights, etc to not work. In 2006, Dodge replaced the fuse box with a tipm and since then it has been nothing but problems for Dodge owners.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the turn signal lights were defective and the right turn signal light would flash when the left turn signal was activated. The left turn signal would flash when the right turn signal was activated. The contact stated that the failure also affected the windshield wipers because when the failure occurred, the windshield wipers would fail and would activate when engaging the high beam headlights. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 35,500 and the current mileage was 36,000. Updated 01/20/12 the consumer stated the problem occurred on an intermittent basis an can be corrected temporary basis by adjusting the tilt steering wheel. Updated 02/29/12
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 megacab. The contact stated while driving at night, the exterior lights would flicker on and off and sometimes they would go from bright to dim. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileage was 41,822. Updated 02/01/12 updated 02/08/12
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. The contact stated that the windshield wipers and the left and right turn signals only worked intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,068.
Vehicle was experiencing turn signal recurring failures. While driving at any speed the turn signals either would not function or the opposite turn signal from intended signal would illuminate. Service writer suggested to replace multi-function switch to correct problem, his comment was that this is a common failure. Ultimately the multi-function switch was replaced with no other issue identified as the problem.
Multifunction switch malfunction on 2007 Dodge ran 1500. Turn signal signals wrong direction on occasion (based on first experience this gets worse with time) and windshield wipers do not function properly. The turn signal issue causes a significant hazard when you intend to turn or change lanes one direction and your turn signal is indicating the opposite of your intention. The windshield wiper issue causes a safety hazard when they fail to operate in the rain. Had the switch replaced in 2008 or 2009 around 30K miles and it is now failing again at 59,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact turned on the left turn signal but the right began to blink instead and vice versa. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 61,913.
I bought the truck 10/29/10 with 22 K miles on it and have 29950K now. I have had to replace the whole front end, rack and pinion steering system tie rod ends, leaky back window, third brake light, balance and rotate tires 3 times, rail dust, new carpet, leaky third light, new rotors and brakes at 24K, air cleaner, wipers. I questioned the front end when I bought it and was told it as just tires out of balance. When I picked it up and asked if the front end looked good because I noticed the front tie rod ends had a lot of play and I was concerned with issues due to that. I was told the front end was fine no problems with it. I later took it back and had all the front steering components replaced. I picked up the vehicle and had no alignment and was told they only set the toe. I had to keep the steering wheel a full half turn to the left to go straight. I paid for an alignment and the printout showed my toe was set under the specifications. I have tired unevenly worn due to bad front end components. I had to have the front head lamp replaced due to cracking inside the lens, a back seat that the latch did not work properly. After picking up the vehicle bolts that needed tightening due to carpet being replaced. I question how this vehicle was properly inspected and none of these things were noticed. I drive my daughter daily in this vehicle and it remains to have front end problems. I have done research and noticed a lot of issues with crashes relating to faulty front ends on these vehicles. It continues to remain unsafe.
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- Ore City, TX, USA