2006 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems
52 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and then exited the vehicle quickly. The vehicle became engulfed into flames and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
The AC recirculation door is broken within the fan chamber causing restricted air floe to heat the interior or to cool bought used this year and dealer sold with issue even though it is a known issue' afraid to run heat or AC as it may overheat the fan motor causing a fire.
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
- Drivetrain & axles 84 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 65 complaints
- Brakes 40 complaints