2006 DODGE RAM 2500 Structurebody Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2006 DODGE RAM 2500

5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebody Complaints

#11416027 |
I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 @70MPH, A LOUD BANG HAPPENED, TRUCK SHUT OFF, I GUIDED IT OFF THE ROAD. I HAD WIRES HANGING I LOOKED FURTHER AND SEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BLEW APART. MY MECHANIC SAID IT HAD LOCKED UP. THE TRANSFER CASE, TRANSMISSION, FLOOR BOARD OF THE TRUCK WAS ALSO ALL DAMAGED. ALSO SAID I WAS LUCKY THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS TRUCK IS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 HD. WELL TAKEN CARE OF. NO GIVEN REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES IN THE DODGE TRUCKS THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BLOWS APART. TOTAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE COST OF $8,000-$10,000
#11072980 |
FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FRAME BEGINNING AT THE TRAC BAR BRACKET. THIS MAKES STEERING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE STEERING HARDWARE BINDS. THERE WAS A RECALL (RCRIT-15V541-5721) FOR TRAC BAR BRACKET WELD FAILURES FOR VEHICLES FROM 2012 THROUGH 2014. I BELIEVE THIS IS A RELATED ISSUE THAT SERIOUSLY AFFECTS SAFETY. I'VE ATTACHED FIVE PICTURES.
#10946422 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE", WHICH MEANS IT SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
#10873944 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE AIR BAG COVER WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE HORN TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,830. UPDATED 08/12/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. UPDATED 12/11/2017*JS
#10838107 |
SUNROOF LEAKS CONSTANTLY. WATER SOAKS INTO HEADLINER AND DOME LIGHTS FILL UP WITH WATER. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM THAT THE FACTORY KNOWS ABOUT, BUT REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE FREE OF CHARGE. DOME LIGHTS FILL WITH WATER AND POTENTIALLY SHORT OUT OR 'EXPLODE' AS COLD WATER SPLASHES ONTO HOT GLASS OF THE BULB CAUSING SPARKS AND BLOWING A FUSE.

Other 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Steering 215 complaints Electrical System 126 complaints Exterior Lighting 106 complaints Suspension 76 complaints Air Bags 74 complaints Power Train 27 complaints Suspensionfront 25 complaints Visibilitywiper 24 complaints Visibility 22 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 15 complaints Service Brakes 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 11 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 11 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 9 complaints Fuel System Diesel 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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