2006 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 84 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 84 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 112,000 miles 72 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 72 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 112,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 regcab swb. While driving 40 MPH on a clear day the contact smelled brake fumes and heard a loud noise from inside the engine compartment. The contact looked through the rear view mirror and noticed loose metal underneath the vehicle. The contact attempted to use the shifter and the clutch, but neither worked. The vehicle eventually shut off and coasted to a strip mall. The contact exited the vehicle and entered a building when a loud noise was heard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. When driving over unleveled land, the vehicle veered to the left or right and was extremely difficult to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced all four tires but the failure recurred. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign id number: 15v313000 (air bags) and was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
- Air bags 193 complaints
- Lighting 140 complaints
- Electrical system 128 complaints
- Suspension 108 complaints
- Steering 87 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 65 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints