2006 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls

2022-08-05 · Electrical System · 180,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags), the airbag warning light remained illuminated after starting the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated that whenever the airbag light was illuminated, there were other electrical failures with the veh…”

2022-03-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 143,000 mi

“the contact owns 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while having the vehicle serviced by a local dealer, the fuel pump was found to be cracked and leaking fuel. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced. the vehicle was repai…”

2021-06-01 · Steering · 100,660 mi · 💥 crash

“the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. the contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. the rear driver's side corner of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver and f…”

2012-05-13 · Exterior Lighting · 109,000 mi

“the ram 1500 had a failure of the tipm that controls the head lights leaving the truck with inadequate illumination. *tr…”

2012-03-15 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

“letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent re heater box failure in dodge trucks *tgw the consumer stated the initial problem with the fresh air/recirculation door started 2-3 years ago. shortly, after replacing the fresh air/recirculation door, the heat and defroster stopped working. the consumer tried to replace the control switch in …”

2012-01-24 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 128,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. the contact was driving 40 mph when the front passenger side headlight failed. the contact then pulled over to check the headlights but only the high beams were operable. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. the bulb was replaced but the headlights were still inoperable.the dealer was not contacted. …”

2011-10-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 36,470 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck when depressed. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 36,470 and the current mileage was 36,545. …”

2011-09-28 · Visibility · 28,053 mi

“the multi function switch was defective in my vehicle. this caused the following safety concerns with the vehicle: 1) the windshield wipers did not work, 2) the turn signals did not work, and 3) the hazzard lights did not work. i have two problems with the situation: 1) while driving the vehicle during a rain storm on 9/26/2011, the windshield wipe…”

2011-08-02 · Steering · 111,046 mi

“the left tie rod end dropped off my vehicle while backing into my driveway. there have been recalls issued on similar trucks. dodge offers no help on my vehicle because recalls are vin specific. to repair the cost was $1062. if dodge hadn't redesigned the parts, my cost would have been $0 due to the 3 year/36,000 mile "bumper to bumper" warranty we…”

2011-07-15 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 49,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. the contact stated that the flap under the dash board which operated the heater and air conditioner on the passenger side of the vehicle fractured, causing excess air to release into the vehicle. a local mechanic diagnosed that a hinge was fractured and would need to be replaced. the dealer told the contac…”