Complaints
36
per 10K Sold
1.0
US Sales
364,177
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,351 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
Airbags
#33 complaints
Steering Defects
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 65,351 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,351
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Dodge Ram has 36 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 65,351 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,351 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Dodge Ram?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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