Major Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 200000 miles

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 41000 miles

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1 Mileage: 104000 miles

Browse 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING i own a 2006 dodge 1 ton crew cab truck. during the month of december i started to experience wheel...	205 ~ 71938 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	121 ~ 86528 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	100 ~ 67239 miles
AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road...	72 ~ 28578 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving various speeds in inclement weather the vehicle began to violently...	70 ~ 88920 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2006 dodge ram 2500 had bad tie rods track bar and steering damper with less than 36000 miles on...	25 ~ 60718 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. while driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning....	24 ~ 76082 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. the contact stated that the window began to crack in...	22 ~ 60971 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the windshield wipers failed completely while driving at night on interstate 77 in the rain at approx. 10 pm. the...	18 ~ 174656 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that may be affected by a recall on 2008 model trucks. the recall...	15 ~ 91701 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i have had the abs system warning light on 5 or 6 times turn signal problems- both turn signals work...	12 ~ 78623 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY intermittent climate control (hvac) operation poor air conditioning performance not cooling interior. after four attempts to fix a part has...	11 ~ 63941 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving approximately 65 mph when i noticed a strong smell of fuel and a trail of white smoke...	9 ~ 102706 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING bought a used 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 with the 5.9l cummins. driving home from the used car dealership my...	9 ~ 85784 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact placed the gear shifter into reverse. there was a high...	9 ~ 83452 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL have a 2005 dodge cummins and a 2006 dodge cummins. they were built with an upgraded injection system that has...	9 ~ 57148 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i was getting my pickup serviced at a shop (not a dealer) and they advised me of the front end...	7 ~ 115416 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel equipped with moto metal rims model number: m09572006. the contact...	7 ~ 118300 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the power steering died making it nearly impossible to turn. this is a complete failure of the power...	7 ~ 57692 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal displays right turn when put in to left turn mode. as well as inadvertently jumping from left turn	7 ~ 58429 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 35 mph the turn signals would not operate....	6 ~ 60900 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i stopped by the house to pick up an umbrella and a few other personal items before going to meet...	6 ~ 25875 miles
ENGINE i was driving approximately 65 mph when i noticed a strong smell of fuel and a trail of white smoke...	5 ~ 132334 miles
EQUIPMENT the air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents. also when we have it...	5 ~ 36600 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE sunroof leaks constantly. water soaks into headliner and dome lights fill up with water. this is a widely known problem...	4 ~ 141958 miles
SEATS the driver's seat breaks and tilts over backwards. the casing/gear box that connects to the motor and moves the driver?s...	4 ~ 56250 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING broken serpentine belt three (3) times in my driveway within a 4 month period of time. 11/16/07 1/31/08 2/13/08. *tr...	4 ~ 45475 miles
TIRES the bf goodrich rugged trail tire has numerous cracks in the sidewall. i had to replace one at 15k miles...	4 ~ 28750 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING just bought the truck oil changed at 3500 mil took it in today for change at 8000 miles cummins diesel...	4 ~ 38059 miles
SEAT BELTS front passenger and rear middle seat belts lock and will not release. seat belts lock and will not allow passenger...	3 ~ 12003 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents. also when we have it...	3 ~ 80202 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES a routine visual check of my tires resulted in finding that the outer sidewall rubber is degraded on all four...	3 ~ 23333 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500. the contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from...	2 ~ 121000 miles
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel-failed left turn signal/brake light on factory installed trailer plug. my parents purchased this truck...	2 ~ 50000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT bought a used 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4 with the 5.9l cummins. driving home from the used car dealership my...	2
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. he purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. during a...	2 ~ 28000 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving between 65-80 mph the front end of the vehicle began...	2 ~ 30600 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2006 dodge 1 ton crew cab truck. during the month of december i started to experience wheel...	2 ~ 23000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i was driving south on i-95 when i heard my left front tire separating . i canceled my cruise control...	2 ~ 12250 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty quad cab 4x4 swb. while driving at any speed the...	2 ~ 24000 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the front driver's side and rear passenger...	1 ~ 360000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while attempting to enter the vehicle the door handle became detached....	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air...	1 ~ 176830 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed flames under the...	1 ~ 170000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving at an unknown speed the key released from the...	1 ~ 100000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 11/21/2013 5:00pm while leaving lake castaic i noticed abnormal excessive play in the steering of my truck. i was towing...	1 ~ 133608 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY heater blower motor made noise and stopped working no defrost i under stand this common problem with this truck 1500	1 ~ 137000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. the contact stated that the turning signal lights would...	1 ~ 130000 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500. the contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from...	1 ~ 132000 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle began to wobble on the front...	1 ~ 36500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING outsider air door/flap in the a/c system on my 2006 dodge ram pickup is broken which prevents air flow to...	1 ~ 75000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY my wiper motor quit during a heavy rainstorm. i had cars honking behind me i pulled over to the right...	1 ~ 30331 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while idling at a stop light the rpms increase as if...	1 ~ 114000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving 65 mph the passenger side steering knuckle fractured which...	1 ~ 54024 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. he purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. during a...	1 ~ 56000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition key will fall out at times while vehicle is running. able to remove key at any time. dealer said...	1 ~ 36000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tipm issue when left turn signal is activated no response to wiring harness. which also would not activate trailer brake...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER faulty fuel filter system on dodge diesel trucks. i have a 2006 dodge 2500 ram diesel truck with 19000 miles...	1 ~ 19000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle-body stuck. accelerates for approx. 2 seconds then releases. this is the second time it has happened. only happens in	1 ~ 13000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving various speeds in inclement weather the vehicle began to violently...	1 ~ 10000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passengers seat belt fail to restrain occupant in a 35 m.p.h. collision. *jb...	1 ~ 5000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into park the back up alarm sounded as if to indicate...	1 ~ 22275 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* - the contact stated during a crash the vehicle's airbags did not deploy. the contact stated on 11/18/07 he...	1 ~ 7000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**cc the consumer experienced numerous problems with the vehicle such as...	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dash-mounted gear-shift indicator shows false information. for example the dashboard lights often indicate reverse when the vehicle is actually in...	1 ~ 300 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING truck was purchased used with 16000 miles. at approx. 20000 miles an anomaly with the turn signal occurred: a "left"...	1 ~ 20525 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION terrible shaking when i do 70mph and hit a bump in road. i have to slow down to 35mph to	1

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