2006 Dodge Ram Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram.

20052007
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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5165,351 mi
AIR BAGS370,571 mi
STEERING3180,580 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING328,472 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2101,500 mi
SEAT BELTS215,857 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL220,312 mi
VISIBILITY228,053 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM249,000 mi
CHILD SEAT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE153,692 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1128,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1143,000 mi
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY134,368 mi
SUSPENSION136,944 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER128,053 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL111,000 mi
WHEELS136,944 mi

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