NHTSA lists 25 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE RAM.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 24.0% |
| STEERING | 4 | 16.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 12.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 12.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 12.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 12.0% |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | 12.0% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 8.0% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 8.0% |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | 4.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DELIVERY | 1 |
| STEERING | LINKAGES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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26 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
Date: 2010-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0251 IS PRESENT, FOLLOW THE DIAGNOSTICS IN THIS SB. IF OTHER
Date: 2008-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *NJ
Date: 2007-04-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ENGINE OFF-IDLE SPEED LIMIT FEATURE TO PROTECT TURBOCHARGER WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. *KB
Date: 2007-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
TRAILER TOWING MIRROR - NEW MIRROR GLASS LOCKING TAB - NEW REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *KB
Date: 2007-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DTC'S P1713 / P1776. *KB
Date: 2007-01-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE MAY DRIFT TO ONE SIDE OR EXHIBIT A BODY SHUDDER. *KB
Date: 2006-12-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FLASH 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1713/P1776. *KB
Date: 2006-11-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
5.9L DTC P0191 - FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR RATIONALITY. ERASE AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *KB
Date: 2006-10-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
CRACKED WINDSHIELD DUE TO BEING HIT BY A FOREIGN OBJECT LIKE A STONE. *KB
Date: 2006-10-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
AXLE FLUID LEVEL. *KB
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| RAM | 25 |
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