Dodge Ram 1500 Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift (2006 - 2008)


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Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift of Dodge Ram 1500 has been in production since 2006 by 2008.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift is narrower by 0.4 inches , is lower by 0.8 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 55 lbs.


Dodge Ram 1500 Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift dimensions and specs


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Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift
Body style Truck
Length 203.1 - 249.7 in
Width 79.50 in
Height 73.4 - 78.5 in
Wheelbase 120.5 - 160.5 in
Curb weight 4514 - 6544 lbs
Number of doors 2 - 4
Seating capacity 2 - 6
Front hip room 64.90 in
Rear hip room 64.4 - 64.6 in
Front Headroom 40.8 - 40.9 in
Rear Headroom 40 - 40.5 in
Front shoulder room 67 - 67.1 in
Rear shoulder room 66.5 - 66.7 in
Fuel tank capacity 26 - 35 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 9 - 16/12 - 21
Payload capacity 900 - 2550 lb
Towing capacity 2900 - 7900 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 5.3 - 10.5 sec
¼ mile time 13.6 - 18.2 sec

Dodge Ram 1500 Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Dodge Ram 1500 Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift production period from 2006 to 2008 drivers have reported 1768 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year Complaints
2008 Ram 1500
519
2007 Ram 1500
492
2006 Ram 1500
757

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
my air bags do not work i had it checked at agency and they said it's a switch in the...
500
~ 21783 miles
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while making a left or right turn at various speeds or when...
218
~ 60693 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought a new 2008 dodge pick up 1500 with a v-6 manual transmission 5 months later with 7000 miles...
209
~ 63825 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
on my 2008 dodge pickup truck there is no adjustment for lowering the headlights a truck is made to carry...
157
~ 64275 miles
POWER TRAIN
4 wheel drive shifting/switching. unable to shift between 4wd and 2wd. visual indicator on electron switch changes status but vehicle...
148
~ 90005 miles
SUSPENSION
absolutely horrible shocks/suspension road handling ability of 2008 dodge ram 1500. truck would "jump" or "skip" over pot holes seams...
138
~ 73556 miles
ENGINE
complete loss of power to vehicle including powertrain steering. power loss occurred previously when driving and hitting a bump (pot
90
~ 88290 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
when the vehicle is being refueled at a gas station it will not automatically shut the gas pump off. it...
83
~ 82029 miles
WHEELS
the incident of june 19 2008. my wife and i were on our way to a soccer match at a...
52
~ 59434 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving gas pedal went to floor. rpm's 5000. warning light ( electronic throttle control ) came on and remained...
51
~ 65586 miles
VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact found several defects with her vehicle such as scratches in...
47
~ 36274 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
front shocks both blew out leaking all of their fluid out. ride became very poor. manufacturer should recall and redesign
40
~ 29057 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
had my cruise control set at 70 mph on my dodge ram 1500 truck as i was approaching an 18...
39
~ 63160 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge 1500. while idling at a stop light with the brake pedal depressed the engine...
35
~ 19125 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
while attempting a sudden stop for stopped traffic ahead of me the brakes got firm and then soft not allowing...
33
~ 80313 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that water leaked through the rear window and...
32
~ 81216 miles
SEAT BELTS
the re-tractor for the passenger side seat belt failed and locked. unable to put on seat belt. *tr...
32
~ 114354 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 5 mph the brake pedal extended to the floor...
29
~ 28330 miles
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the vehicle has goodyear wrangler hp tires size p235/65r17. the vehicle has...
26
~ 39825 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
drivers side front wheel bearing failed lost all grease in bearing. *kb...
25
~ 38010 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
when driving the truck gives no warning everything just shuts off and i loose all power. i can't steer the...
25
~ 50455 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 ram 1500 laramie 2wd 5.7 hemi: poor fuel mileage 9 - 10 mpg city 14 - 17 mpg hwy....
25
~ 43154 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
in extreme cold weather the vehicle does not start. when turning the key to the start position the engine will...
23
~ 78971 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2008 doge ram 1500. the contact stated that the turn signals were malfunctioning. when using...
20
~ 52796 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
the heater control doors break on dodge ram trucks not allowing the defrost to work causing a safety hazard this...
19
~ 45945 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the front left tie rod failed which caused...
19
~ 41045 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
steering angle sensor--- when vehicle is steered left the ant-skid and ebs lights on dash light up for no reason....
18
~ 106309 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 15 mph a grinding sound emitted from the...
12
~ 88501 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
i recently had an accident where the air bags did not deploy. causing me to get over 30 stitches in...
11
~ 16385 miles
EQUIPMENT
item: automobile scissor jack (applies to all models/make) event: i almost moved a car lifted by a scissor jack but...
11
~ 13593 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i own a 2006 dodge ram 1500 purchased brand new 40 000 miles on it now. for the past several...
10
~ 48619 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i bought a 2008 dodge 1500 st quad cab pickup truck new in november of 2008. in february of 2010...
10
~ 44961 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway the rear...
9
~ 82609 miles
STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear sliding window was allowing water...
8
~ 75650 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500 equipped with goodyear wrangler sr-a tires size p265/70/r17. the contact stated that...
7
~ 46750 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
2007 ram 1500 4.7 automatic. 16000 miles. front shocks when you hit a bump doesn't have to be much of...
7
~ 72214 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact has experienced issues with the vehicle ever since it was...
7
~ 29415 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
waterpump impeller shattered. *tr...
6
~ 34992 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
i was driving down the road and switched into 4wd after a few minutes the vehicles lights started to flicker-...
6
~ 17125 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
2006 dodge ram 1500 with several problems. consumer states that the vehicles main rear engine seal blown. multi hemi motor...
6
~ 41333 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
transmission problems looses reverse makes a grinding noise makes a loud whine sound when in drive. oil pressure gauge never...
6
~ 21304 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
dt*: the contact stated although the vehicle displayed no previous problems there was a nhtsa recall #06v354000 on the vehicle...
6
~ 2717 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
at 15 000 miles my truck would start pulsating when i applied the brake. found out the front rotors were
6
~ 11500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the vehicle has goodyear wrangler hp tires size p235/65r17. the vehicle has...
5
~ 47643 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
i filed a complaint in regards to the airbags on my 2007 dodge ram 1500. chrysler contacted me to tell...
4
~ 20938 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500 4x4 megacab. the contact stated while driving at night the exterior...
4
~ 93287 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was producing a loud noise...
4
~ 125750 miles
SEATS
i bought the truck 10/29/10 with 22 k miles on it and have 29950k now. i have had to replace...
4
~ 17250 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked at an independent mechanic for a...
3
~ 39836 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the hook that secures the drivers floor mat to the floor...
3
~ 8500 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact found several defects with her vehicle such as scratches in...
3
~ 25369 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the truck wouldn't start. there was plenty of power from the battery for the lights bells and horn but the...
3
~ 25500 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while driving 30 mph in four wheel drive the vehicle shook. the...
3
~ 79209 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while driving at various speeds the contact experiences difficulty opening the rear...
3
~ 12500 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i am an automotive engineer that specializes in automotive fire analysis. i received this case file. the vehicle is a...
3
~ 109117 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
dt*: the contact stated without warning at various speeds the vehicles stalls. the vehicle restarts and the dealership determined the
3
~ 5817 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear power doors failed to open...
2
~ 114006 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. after the vehicle was serviced under an air bag recall the...
2
~ 75 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. while driving 65 mph the rear axle pinion nut fractured and...
2
~ 121500 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the vehicle...
2
~ 18000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear sliding window was allowing water...
2
~ 39500 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING
my steering wheel makes a clicking sound when you turn the wheel. i was told by the dealership that there...
2
~ 62860 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab milage: 27471 date: 5/26/11 time 7:30am location: i475-us23 speed: 65 mph. original owner /...
2
~ 37736 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
currently my dodge ram 1500 is having a problem with the multifunction turn signal. if you try to signal a...
2
~ 93500 miles
HUB > WHEELS
tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when she noticed an...
2
~ 42450 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the shocks were leaking and would cause both...
2
~ 13548 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
gas spills out of filler tube when filling up pumps kicks off but gas always spills out. *tr...
2
~ 23000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
low windshield washer sensor this sensor has been replaced or cleaned every 4 - 6 months since i have owned...
2
~ 16000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
2007 ram 1500 4.7 automatic. 16000 miles. passenger side door speaker went bad at about 11000 miles. rattles. have not
2
~ 5500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING
i purchased a ram 1500 from day one there was problems the passenger door stayed ajar due to bad sensor...
2
~ 29500 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
in july 2007 we purchased a new 2007 dodge ram 1500 pick up truck from crown dodge in fayetteville nc....
2
~ 31320 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 40 mph and attempting to apply the brakes the...
2
~ 7500 miles
RIM > WHEELS
tl*- the contact stated that mud and or snow got into and froze in the rims of the 2007 dodge...
2
~ 500 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine has a ticking noise sounds like the lifters tapping when at idle. *jb ...
2
~ 30675 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 regcab swb. while driving 40 mph on a clear day the contact...
2
~ 22900 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
dec 15th internal modem malfunctioned replaced part dec 18th dec 20th locking clip malfunctioned causing vehicle to leave park and
2
~ 13250 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear power doors failed to open...
1
~ 188011 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
on 1/19/17 i made a 7 mile round trip drive returned to our house and parked on the street. about...
1
~ 180000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
the steering locks up!!!!!!!!!!! many times i just replaced the steering ump and fluid and still locks up. air bag
1
~ 126000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > PASSENGER SIDE > FRONTAL
i filed a complaint in regards to the airbags on my 2007 dodge ram 1500. chrysler contacted me to tell...
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ignition turned off while driving keys were swinging and shut off car. steering and brake loss almost crashed had to...
1
~ 86000 miles
VALVE > TIRES
valve stem damaged while checking and filling tires. *kb...
1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
2006 dodge ram 1500. consumer states vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty air bag sensor *tgw the consumer stated on...
1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked the contact was wearing the front driver...
1
~ 125000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked the contact detected the fuel tank...
1
~ 49509 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 30-35 mph during rainy weather conditions when the...
1
~ 47000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 55 mph the engine stalled without any prior...
1
~ 23000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
on 2-12-2007 nhtsa issue a recall on 2006 dodge 1500 for the front hub suspension:wheel bearing.i was notified of the...
1
BEAD > TIRES
premature tread wear constant leaks due to rocks side wall wear excessive. i was avoiding a deer and turned sharply....
1
~ 4000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
item: automobile scissor jack (applies to all models/make) event: i almost moved a car lifted by a scissor jack but...
1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
i have a 2006 dodge ram 1500 with aprox. 54 000. the rotor and brakes went out on the left...
1
~ 54000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. when the contact would shift into park turn off the vehicle and...
1
~ 21184 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while idling at a stop sign the abs light illuminated on the...
1
~ 41500 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
in cold dry weather the ignition system shorts causing the horn lights and chimes to activate. the dealer has witnessed...
1
~ 150 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 65 mph the front end began to shutter. after slowing...
1
~ 37400 miles
LATCH STRAP > CHILD SEAT
rear seat (middle) passenger seat belt gets locked. fails to use. (related vehicle information: model year=2006 make=dodge model=ram 1500).
1
~ 50000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. after activating the cruise control and setting the desired speed the...
1
~ 500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
driving home from the lake and the wheel locked up and went into the ditch after we had it in...
1
~ 4900 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
i have taken my 2006 dodge pickup 4 times to the dealer i bought it new from with the check...
1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
bad pulsation when braking. brake rotors warped after 12 000 miles. dealer refused to fix it had to pay for...
1
~ 12200 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while driving at various speeds the contact experiences difficulty opening the rear...
1
~ 500 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph a vehicle made a left turn in front...
1
~ 2955 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2001 dodge ram 1500 (56000 failure mileage) at 3 mph over a...
1
~ 56000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS
dt*: the contact stated on several occasions the rear left safety belt tightened so tightly that the passenger was choked....
1
~ 6800 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the driver side electric seat will not go...
1

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