KnownCarProblems2006 Dodge Ram Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Ram, most often about the electrical (24% of complaints, typically around 28,000 miles). It is 8th of 11 Ram model years by number of complaints.
Complaints25
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0
Most common 2006 Dodge Ram problems
Electrical
6 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. While sitting in the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke and flames in the electrical harness that hangs behind the plates, where the trailer lights are hooked. He believed that a short circuit occurred. The contact doused the flames with water and took the vehicle to a repair shop. A…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram slt. When the contact placed the vehicle into reverse, the engine raced without him touching the accelerator pedal. The vehicle proceeded to back up on its own at 15 MPH. He depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact placed the vehicle in drive and was able…
Steering
4 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the tie rods are faulty. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they did not have the necessary part to repair the vehicle. They stated that they would notify the contact when the part arrived. The vehicle failed inspection due to the tie rods. She believes…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the front tire began shaking back and forth violently, causing the contact lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the steering dampener would need to be replaced. In addition…
Speed control
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: cruise control.
While accelerating to pass another vehicle, the cruise control locked into accelerate mode and could not be disengaged. Strong braking was necessary for several miles and even so the vehicle could not be held below 85 MPH. I pulled off into a weigh station and could not decelerate rapidly enough and had to put the…
: the contact stated during initial acceleration on a hill, the vehicle hesitated. The dealership determined this is how the vehicle was manufactured.
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received recall 06v353000 concerning air bags, and recall 05v461000 concerning seat belts. The contact called the dealer on several occasions, and has been advised they would call her back to schedule an appointment. The contact received no response from the…
- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact received two safety recall notices. The first recall reference the air bag and the second recall reference the seat belts. The contact's appointment was scheduled for today per the mechanic it should have taken 3 hours. However when the contact picked up the vehicle the…
Suspension
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received recall notice # 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing). The recall part is on back order and the contact has been waiting for approximately three months. The vehicle has not experienced any failures at this time. The current and failure mileages were…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. While driving less than 30 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate hard and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings were more than likely the cause of the failure; however, they…
Lights
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: headlights.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated when using the right turn signal, the left one would illuminate and when using the left turn signal the right one would illuminate. Occasionally, the lights completely failed to function. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the front passenger side headlight failed. The contact then pulled over to check the headlights but only the high beams were operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The bulb was replaced but the headlights were still inoperable.the…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the flap under the dash board which operated the heater and air conditioner on the passenger side of the vehicle fractured, causing excess air to release into the vehicle. A local mechanic diagnosed that a hinge was fractured and would need to be replaced. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Ram recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Ram
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Ram?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (6 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); steering (4 complaints); speed control (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Ram have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Dodge Ram?
- It is 8th of 11 Ram model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.