Major Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Dodge Ram 3500

2006 Dodge Ram 3500 FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 74741 miles

2006 Dodge Ram 3500 AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2006 Dodge Ram 3500 POWER TRAIN Victims: 1 Mileage: 140000 miles

Browse 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 3500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING 2006 dodge mega cab 3500 (4) wheel drive dually started violently shaking while driving on the 215 in las vegas...	64 ~ 79184 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM abs brakes locked up driving on freeway. intermittenttly blinking off and on @ instrumrnt panel. *nm...	50 ~ 95399 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	34 ~ 72293 miles
AIR BAGS air bags failed to deploy resulting in additional injury $ 30 000 damage mostly to front of vehicle. *tr...	30 ~ 21692 miles
POWER TRAIN 2006 dodge 3500 with shutter launch and turbo making loud noise. consumer stated the mechanic replaced the angle on the...	15 ~ 81640 miles
SUSPENSION dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	13 ~ 92885 miles
VISIBILITY 2006 dodge 3500 dually. the air conditioner started blowing less air and eventually making a loud noise. dealer stated the...	12 ~ 66999 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. she received recall notice number 09e001000 (steering:linkages) but the vehicle was...	9 ~ 71833 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL vehicle died on road with no warning. dodge won't replace the fuel injectors under my warranty because i had sediment	8 ~ 60088 miles
SERVICE BRAKES when my vehicle reached 50000 miles the abs light the airbag light and brake light came on for no apparent...	6 ~ 131294 miles
ENGINE the water pump split at the seam in the case. when the engine was running the pump would spray out...	6 ~ 176354 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER driving down the road while it was raining and windshield wiper just stop working had 30 mile to get home...	6 ~ 256968 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my 2006 dodge ram 3500 dually (diesel) truck shakes violently from 45 - 55 mph so violently that it often...	6 ~ 123550 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram megacab 3500. the left turn signal wasa not functioning. the current	6 ~ 40667 miles
TIRES purchased (4) b.f. goodrich all-terrain t/a truck tires (lt305/65r17) in august 2007. took a trip to las vegas and noted...	5 ~ 41547 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2006 dodge ram 3500 mega cab. at speeds of 65 mph - 80 mph the truck shakes violently. this happens...	4 ~ 64500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY erratic windshield wiper performance followed by complete failure of the wipers. wipers stalled in the center of the windshield in...	4 ~ 58565 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the vehicle has general ameri-trac tires. while driving 45 mph the contact...	4 ~ 49634 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal switch will blink for the wrong side that was intended. signals will both flash at times as well.	4 ~ 72125 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not...	3 ~ 114000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact states that when he switches the turn signal to the...	3 ~ 85435 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the heating defrost door has become stuck disallowing the ability to heat defrost or cool the...	3 ~ 62000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph the cruise control...	2 ~ 126900 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM runaway acceleration first time on onramp hit cruise resume once the speed hit setpoint - throttle went wide open. second...	2 ~ 60250 miles
WHEELS i have been experiencing severe front end shaking/wobble when traveling at various speeds and after the most significant event occurs...	2 ~ 51475 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal has developed 3/4" lateral movement. presents uncertainty during emergency braking have had a couple of "close calls" where...	2 ~ 60450 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 25 mph and engaging the left turn signal it...	2 ~ 117631 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500 megacab. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to make loud...	2 ~ 70142 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the other vehicle went left of center and hit my vehicle head on. neither of my airbags deployed. *tr...	2 ~ 77371 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my truck has 30 000 miles on it. the transmission had a vibration i made an appointment at carmen dodge...	2 ~ 55497 miles
STRUCTURE white sprinter van with 28 000 with premature rusting on sides and rear door. vehicle has to be sprayed off...	2 ~ 72500 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN defective flywheel on cummins equipped trucks. flywheel will warp and cause the clutch and pressure plate assembly to fail. *jb...	2 ~ 85011 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated intermittently while shifting into reverse the transmission acted like it was in neutral. the vehicle was	2 ~ 11629 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING truck began having troubles running giving off black smoke intermittently and sometimes an engine shutter would be present. the vehicle...	2 ~ 45135 miles
EQUIPMENT dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	2 ~ 45000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES the cable holding the spare tire in place broke. the spare fell of the truck the tire weights close to...	1 ~ 117000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving at 55 mph the contact heard a noise and...	1 ~ 160000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while traveling 58 mph steam emitted from...	1 ~ 68000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not...	1 ~ 169000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph there was smoke...	1 ~ 115000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tie rod end failure at the pitman arm/ inner tie rod connection on a 2006 dodge ram 3500 quad cab...	1 ~ 23000 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to abnormally...	1 ~ 79000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2006 dodge ram 3500 mega cab. at speeds of 65 mph - 80 mph the truck shakes violently. this happens...	1 ~ 60000 miles
BEAD > TIRES purchased (4) b.f. goodrich all-terrain t/a truck tires (lt305/65r17) in august 2007. took a trip to las vegas and noted...	1 ~ 9200 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers do not work sometimes. *tr...	1 ~ 40000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES erratic windshield wiper performance followed by complete failure of the wipers. wipers stalled in the center of the windshield in...	1 ~ 37000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE sunroof leaks dealer has attempted to repair problem several times still leaks. water enters from sunroof exits from dvd player	1 ~ 20000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING unsure what caused the issue. the issue is the failure and or uncertain action of the turn signals as well...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have 2 2006 dodge diesel trucks one 2500 and one 3500. both ac's went out within 3 months of...	1 ~ 41000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the exhaust manifold was cracking and caused the gasket to fail. exhaust...	1 ~ 220000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM if you use your 2006 dodge ram truck for towing a trailer there is a totally integrated power module (tpim)...	1 ~ 42500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions a loud...	1 ~ 30000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions a loud...	1 ~ 30000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated the antilock brakes would activate without warning. the dealer...	1 ~ 17000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the flap that controls fresh air vs. re-circulated air breaks and falls off. even if replaced it quickly breaks again....	1 ~ 12000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY car maker produces an inferior product dodge mega cab vehicles have inferior blower motors connected to the a/c and heating...	1 ~ 6500 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*- the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500 with a current and failure mileage of 26 000 miles. the...	1 ~ 26000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake system stays engaged after brake pedal has been released. brake pedal does not return to normal position must use...	1 ~ 31250 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE 2006 dodge 3500 with shutter launch and turbo making loud noise. consumer stated the mechanic replaced the angle on the...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs brakes locked up driving on freeway. intermittenttly blinking off and on @ instrumrnt panel. *nm...	1 ~ 8500 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM truck began having troubles running giving off black smoke intermittently and sometimes an engine shutter would be present. the vehicle...	1 ~ 5269 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving 60mph the rear window was rolled down which caused back pressure in the cab...	1 ~ 870 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.abs brake sys. campaign id number:...	1

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