Dodge Ram 1500 Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift (2006 - 2008)
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.
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Dodge Ram 1500 Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift dimensions and specs
Compare two Dodge Ram 1500 generations
| Third generation (DR/DH/D1/DC/DM) - Facelift | |
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| Body style | Truck |
| Engine options | 3.7L EKG Magnum, 3.7L V-6, , |
| 4.7L Magnum V8, 4.7L V-8, 235 HP, 295 lb/ft | |
| 5.7L EZB, 5.7L V-8, 335 HP, 387 lb/ft | |
| V10 Viper, 8.3L V-10, 510 HP, 535 lb/ft | |
| 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
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| 2007 Ram 1500 |
492
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| 2006 Ram 1500 |
757
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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How to improve the appearance of your Dodge Ram 1500 and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Dodge Ram 1500 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
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