Complaints
36
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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:65,351 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:70,571 mi
#33 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:80,580 mi
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 SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 65,351 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 70,571 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 80,580 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 | — | — | 28,472 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 101,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 15,857 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 20,312 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 28,053 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 53,692 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 128,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 143,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 34,368 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 36,944 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 28,053 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 36,944 mi |
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