2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Equipment Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2006 DODGE RAM 1500
7 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A MALFUNCTIONING BLINKER IN MY 2006 DODGE 1500 RAM TRUCK. I HAVE BEEN READING THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS HAPPENING. THE BLINKER STARTS GOING LEFT WHEN YOU HAVE IT TO TURN RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. IT'S CRAZY AND SO DANGEROUS! I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO SEE ABOUT GETTING IT FIXED AND OF COURSE THE WARRANTY WENT OUT YESTERDAY! I HOPE FOR OTHERS SAKE THAT THIS BECOMES A RECALL ITEM! THANK YOU *TR
I TRIED TO GET THE SCISSORS JACK FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE HANDLED SCREW THAT SCREWS IT TO THE FLOOR WOULD NOT TURN AND THE JACK COULDN'T BE REMOVED. I TRIED TO CLEAN THE THREADS THAT PROTRUDE THROUGH THE TRUCK'S FLOOR, TO NO AVAIL (FINE THREADS). AFTER REMOVING IT LATER WITH PLIERS, I RAN A THREAD DIE OVER IT, REINSTALLED IT, AND PAINTED IT. *TR
2006 DODGE RAM 1500,STEERING WHEEL SHAKES & TRUCK PULLS WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. BRAKES BACK & FRONT CHANGED ROTORS & PADS. SAME CONDITION. THIS CONDITION WAS REPORTED JUNE 15/07 7 TIE ROD ENDS CHANGED & BRAKES. THE SECOND SET OF BRAKES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CHECKED TIE RODS DEFECTIVE & SLOPPY ON SECOND SET. VEHICLE HAS 71727 KM`S & DODGE WILL NOT CHANGE TIE ROD ENDS SAYING TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD. CHECKING USED 2006 TO 2008 DODGE RAMS HAVE HAD TIE RODS CHANGED. SUSPECT CHRYSLER DODGE DOES NOT WANT TO ADVERTISE THIS DEFECT WITH RECALL BECAUSE AFTER TIE RODS CHANGED ALIGNMENT IS REQUIRED. *TR
A RECALL IS DEFINITELY IN ORDER HERE FOR THE CABIN AIR BLEND DOOR BREAKING, 2006 THROUGH 2002 MODELS HAVE HAD A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FILED AND IN 2006 HAD THE MOST FILED YET IN 2007 ZERO COMPLAINTS FILED FOR THIS PROBLEM , LET ME EXPLAIN WHY. I CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER FILED A COMPLAINT AND GOT NOWHERE, THEY JUST DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR BAD DESIGN, OR STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT!! I WILL NEVER BUY A PRODUCT FROM THEM AGAIN. THE AIR BOX HAS AN OPENING WITH ONE TAB PROTRUDING OUT SO WHEN THE BLEND DOOR CLOSES IT STOPS AT THE TAB, WELL THE TAB ISN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO RECEIVE THE IMPACT OF THE DOOR SLAMMING IT AND BREAKS OFF THUS JAMMING CLOSED OR FALLING OFF, THE ENGINEERS AT DELMAR CHRYSLER FIGURED THIS OUT AND ENGENDERED A NEW BOX WITH TWO TABS SO IT WONT BREAK YET THE SERVICE DEPT AT...
BOUGHT 2006 DODGE RAM 1500 NEW FROM METRO DODGE IN OTTAWA. HAVE HAD NUMEROUS FRONT END TROUBLES. BRAKES,3SETS OF FRONT SHOCKS,WHEEL BEARINGS,OUTER TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED ONCE AT 22000KM`S. TIE ROD ENDS ON STREEING ARE DEFECTIVE AGAIN. DODGE WANTS TO INSPECT & CHARGE FOR OUTER RIE ROD ENDS AFTER 42000KMS ON SECOND SET. CHECKING USED 2006,2007 & 2008 IN DODGE DEALER LOTS OUTER TIE RODS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON TRUCKS IN LOT. I FEEL DODGE IS COVERING UP A DEFECTIVE DESIGN & PART TROUBLES ON ALL 3 YEARS. METRO DODGE TOLD ME TO NEVER BRING MY TRUCK BACK FOR SERVICE. THE SERVICE MANAGER DENIES THAT THESE YEARS OF TRUCKS HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT END PARTS & DESIGN. PLEASE INVESTIGATE BEFORE A MAJOR COLLISION WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR THANK YOU, STEVE MOORE
FRONT LIGHT MODULE FAILED AT 37,122 MILES, FRONT LIGHTS FAILED WITH NO ADVANCE NOTICE. PART WAS ORDER BY THE DODGE DEALER, THEY DIDN'T HAVE IT IN STOCK, 1 AND 1/2 MONTH WAITING FOR PART AND WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR
BRAKES PRESSURE INCREASES WHILE DRIVING DEALER REPLACE 4 TIMES FRONT 2 TIMES REAR STILL BRAKES FAIL ALSO TIE RODS FALL OFF OR GO BAD 2 TIME ALL UNDER 18000 MILES ALSO THERE WAS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END HUBS ,ECT. *TR
Other 2006 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Air Bags
186 complaints
Electrical System
118 complaints
Exterior Lighting
114 complaints
Steering
78 complaints
Power Train
63 complaints
Suspension
59 complaints
Engine
33 complaints
Visibility
33 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
24 complaints
Unknown Or Other
22 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Wheels
20 complaints
Suspensionfront
17 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
16 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
13 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Service Brakes
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
10 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Visibilitywiper
9 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlurea Injection System Def
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint