MYRModel Year Report

2006 Dodge RAM 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
792
Recalls
12

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 792 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 792 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1996 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1998 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2002 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2004 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2006 792 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2008 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2010 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint 2014

2006: 792 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011,112
2002815
20031,171
20041,097
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

24% · 193 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-07

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Dodge RAM 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tire exploded and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger were injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-02

I was in an accident on feb 11 at 7:00 am. I went off the road to the right taking out a mailbox, a couple of trees, side swiped a telephone pole before coming to rest up against a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-20

Exterior lighting

18% · 139 reports

Most commonly citing turn signal and switch.

CRASH

Electrical system

16% · 128 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuses and circuit breakers.

CRASHFIRE
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I was adjusting the steering wheel and the power completely shuts off. I had no steering power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-17

Unknown turn signals fail to work

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-09

Suspension

14% · 108 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and front.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

13% · 103 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated the drive shaft fell off while towing a 6X10 utility trailer which resulted in the trailer colliding with and damaging the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-24

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-11-07Power train05V461000 On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (Tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in inadvertent transfer case…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the tipm with new software that prevents the potential for this condition. The recall began on November 7, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006Complaint volume 792 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-07-17Service brakes, hydraulic06V038000 On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. The recall is expected to begin during the week of July 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006-10-20Seat belts06V354000 Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." The front passenger seat belt may not be able to tighten…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall began on October 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2006-10-20Air bags06V353000 On certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection. The passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag cushion and reprogram the occupant restraint controller. The recall began on October 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2007-02-26Suspension07V038000 On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front hub and bearing units. The recall began on February 26, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

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    2010-05-24Steering10E013000 Fabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts93001 and FT44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 Dodge 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, and 1500 4WD mega cab vehicles.

    Remedy: Fabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on May 24, 2010. Owners may contact…

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    2010-09-15Wheels10E040000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain carquest, national, and percision brand wheel hub assemblies, p/nos 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 Dodge…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and technicians will replace the affected hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on September 15, 2010. Owners may contact federal-mogul…

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    2014-01-17Steering13V528000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500…

    Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

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    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2014-10-20Audit queryClosed 2016-05-16 Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529
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    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2015-03-27Electrical system14V795000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2015-06-08Air bags15V313000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

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    2017-03-27Air bags16V352000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 193 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 139 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 128 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V461000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V038000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06V354000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06V353000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07V038000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10E013000 · Steering
  • Recall 10E040000 · Wheels
  • Recall 13V528000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V795000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 15V313000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V352000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.