2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Strange vibration in suspension system when reaching speeds between 50 - 70 MPH. I am experiencing rough riding as I excellerate to the above speeds on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10980378, filed 2017-04, 142,600 miles“Truck will idle at 100 rpms and every once in awhile it will stall out as I am rolling up to a stop light. The truck will cut off without warning. The truck will start back up with no issues after this happens but this seems that it could be a serious issue especially if you have no control when it stalls out at low rpms.”
NHTSA complaint #11141700, filed 2018-10, 115,000 miles“Dropped truck off for detailing. Truck was off. When employee tried to start truck battery was dead. After jumping battery, it started but once driven 50 feet to park, the truck key could be turned off, key removed, but truck still running. Could not get it to turn off. Electric windows closed themselves, air conditioning would not operate. Dash board lights came on. Manual brake was set and could be released, but light never went out. Truck was about 90 degrees in hawaii heat, so couldn't drive it to Dodge dealer with no air and windows inoperable. Scary. …”
NHTSA complaint #10846362, filed 2016-03, 61,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 12 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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