23 problems related to turn signal switch have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The turn signal on the vehicle began activating the wrong signal. At times the signal will not work at all. At other times it signals the opposite direction I am attempting to turn. The signal switch also controls my high beams and windshield wipers. Both of these are also affected at times by the problem. I am very concerned anyone of these issues could cause a serious accident.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that both turn signals and the high beams failed to illuminate. The contact also mentioned that the windshield wipers failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 999,975 and the current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated when the left turn signal was activated, immediately the right turn signal would engage. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated, the right turn signal would illuminate instead, causing a misscommunication with other drivers. As a result, the contact was nearly involved in a crash. The contact was made aware, via the internet, that this was a common failure and the multi function switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and there were no recalls addressing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would begin to illuminate. In addition, whenever the high beam headlights were activated, the windshield wipers would turn on. Both failures occurred on an intermittent basis. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failures. The vehicle was instead taken to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnosis and repairs. The failure mileages were 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was activated, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the multifunction control switch was defective, and needed to be replaced with an upgrade switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,108 and the current mileage was 50,120.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated was driving 15 mph and activated the left turn signal however, the right turn signal light flashed instead. The failure was the same when the right turn signal was activated. The dealer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls and they would have to replace the multi function switch at a cost to the contact. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,000.
My turn signals do not work at all I replaced the multi switch and still nothing I have been reading on different message boards that they have the same problem so any help would be very greatly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that both turn signals and the windshield wipers failed. If the left signal was engaged the right signal would come on. When the right was engaged the left signal would come on. Whenever the windshield wipers were on they would automatically switch to a high or low mode intermittently. The dealer or manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.
I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 slt that when you turn the left turn signal on the right turn signal flashes. When you turn the windshield wipers on the fastest speed is delay. The problem was happening once in awhile now it is happening on a daily basis. Took it to a Dodge dealership they couldn't find any problem but did change the multifunction switch.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to engage the left turn signal but it did not respond. The failure had become intermittent and when engaging the turn signals either the opposite turn signal would illuminate or neither would function. He also stated that the windshield wiper would not operate intermittently. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The contact stated that the multifunction switch was previously replaced to correct the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
Turn signal blinks opposite of direction the switch is on. I was turning left and a car almost hit me when I turned left. I noticed my signal was blinking on the right indicator light on the dash. I have now noticed it does it quite a lot.
I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 and the multifunction switches go out very early. It causes the turn signals to come on in the opposite direction intended, and causes the windshield wipers to slow or cut off completely out of no where.
I own a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, purchased brand new, 40,000 miles on it now. For the past several months, I have had an increasingly frequent problem with the turn signal switch. When the turn signal is activated, sometimes nothing works at all. Sometimes the wrong signal comes on. Sometimes the hazard lights and windshield wipers don't work when the turn signal is activated. This occurs about 1 out of every 4 times. In researching this online, I am finding many other Dodge truck owners experiencing the same issues. I contacted the Dodge recall center, inquiring about possibly recalls on this and was told there are none. It is my understanding that the problem lies in the multi function switch located within the turn signal indicator and it is my opinion that with so many people reporting the same problem with fairly new vehicles, Dodge should replace the defective switch at no cost to the owner.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving 25 mph when he engaging the right turn signal and the left blinker illuminated. The same failure would occur when engaging the right turn signal. The dealer advised that the blinker assembly would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned of the possibility of a crash if a following vehicle believed he was attempting to turn in one direction and proceeded to turn in the opposite direction. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact was driving approximately 70 mph, the left signal was engaged during the lane change. Unexpectedly, the right turn signal activated and not the selected turn signal. The failure occurred whenever any turn signal was engaged with the desired one would not responding properly. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had concern of the safety issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Much like the ram 3500, the turn signal on my 2006 Ram 1500 began malfunctioning several months ago and continues to do so intermittently. At times, the left turn signal turns on the right blinker; other times, the opposite happens - left turns on right. Still other times, the multi-function switch does nothing at all. In response to similar complaints about the 3500, Chrysler has voluntarily issued an extended warranty on this issue for the 2006 model year. They should do the same for 1500 models as well as this is a very distracting and an obviously serious potential safety hazard.
The turn signal switch will occasionally be faulty causing a hazard when turning or switching lanes. When signaling a left turn the right turn signal will come on and when signaling a right turn the signal does not work. I contacted the dealer and they were all out of the part and waiting for inventory to come in.
Multi-function turn signal/windshield wiper control handle on left side of steering wheel column. The defect was causing the turn signals to flash right to left when in the right turn position. I took it in for repair just a day or two after noticing the problem. The dealer service writer said there was a short in the switch and they replaced it. The vehicle was approximately two months out of warranty and my bill was approximately $300. 00. I believe this to be a safety issue and would expect functioning equipment for more than three years/36000 miles. My vehicle had 35,000 miles on it at the time of repair. I was not offered the old part.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the directional signals and windshield wipers were defective. When activating the turn signals, the windshield wipers would engage and vice versa. The directional signals were also operating in the wrong direction, the left turn signal would cause the right signal to engage and vice versa. The dealer advised that the failure was a program module failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked with the left turn signal activated yet the right turn signal engaged instead. The failure occurred sporadically when engaging the left turn signal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had concerns of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Purchased a new 2006 Dodge quad cap at 33,000 miles the turn signal switch malfunctioned (if you signal to turn right the left signal would come on, and vise-versa, high beam would not turn off after getting it turned on, windshield wipers, would turn while signaling, and stop periodically during rain storms). The dealer replaced the faulty switch, and at 54,000 miles the switch malfunctioned again, and is doing same things.
I own 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab the turn signal and wiper switch works at best some of the time it is impossible to use the turn signals when they are turned on they just go haywire and the windshield wipers have to be turned on and of to get to work then they stop. Trying to get Dodge to fix the issue. .