2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 5%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,480miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,480 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Owner of j.p. Direct auto sales in florence, ky sold me a vehicle with odometer discrepancies. The owner sold the vehicle at a little over 133,000 miles but the odometer has never rolled over since I drove the truck off the lot. Furthermore, a mechanic performed an engine light reading that indicated an issue tripped around 146,000 miles. The owner is not owning up to the odometer discrepancy and making returning the truck very difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #11326141, filed 2020-05, 133,000 miles“There is a (TSB 02-001-07 rev. A) that calls out a shudder, braking, shimmer... Blah blah blah... On level ground and certain speeds. My issue is not on level ground, my problem exist on decline of 7% when the brake is applied very slightly the front brakes or front suspension shudders, and shakes so violently that the entire truck and the steering wheel is out of control, if you grab to tight on the steering wheel you may over correct your steering and eventually could cause you to overturn your vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451935, filed 2012-03, 65,000 miles“Hands down the worst vehicle I have ever owned when it comes to brakes. After the initial brake warranty of 12,000 miles ran out, the rotors warped. Now at 97k+ miles I am about to install a fourth set of rotors (all four) at my own expense. At approximately $250 in parts per repair, plus my own lost labor time, and the sheer disappointment of knowing that my brakes could fail at any given moment, needless to say I am a little apprehensive about purchasing another Dodge truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10302119, filed 2010-01, 15,000 miles“With 13,500 miles on my 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 I started to feel a shudder when braking. I inquired with the dealer and he informed me that it was the rotors. He also informed me that chryslers warranty on the rotors was 12,000 miles. Basically telling me I was sol!”
NHTSA complaint #10196343, filed 2007-07, 13,000 miles“I have a 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab with 16,000 miles . I recently discovered that the front rotors are warped and after talking to the dealership they informed me that this would not be covered under warranty. After inspecting I discovered that the brake pads are hardly worn at all. The service advisor told me that this was a problem they were seeing on these new trucks. I feel that this is unacceptable and should be taken care of by Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #10197904, filed 2007-07, 16,800 milesRelated recalls
- 06V038000Feb 9, 2006On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), the abs electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006, RAM 3500 2006, RAM 2500 2006 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 7% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 39 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 53 | 5% |
| 2003 | 73 | 6% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 59 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 6% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 64 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 15% |
| 1996 | 46 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
193 complaintsExterior lighting
139 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
100 complaintsSteering
84 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
65 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsWheels
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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