2006 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 20 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 death.
What owners wrote
A possible mechanical malfunction in the front drive shaft/front suspension possibly caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a fatality crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500 megacab. While the contact was driving approximately 45 MPH over a bump, the steering wheel began to shake violently, causing the vehicle to swerve uncontrollably off the road. The vehicle came to a stop when the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer there times for the failure. The repairs consisted of replacing the front tie rods, steering stabilizer, and the front upper and lower ball joints.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 78 complaints
- Electrical system 53 complaints
- Lighting 45 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints