2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 3% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My recirculation door on my 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 broke the other night for no reason other then adjusting the AC controls. It seems that this seems to be a common problem caused by the recirculation door actuator putting to much torque on the plastic door. I only have 6,00 miles on the truck right now.”
NHTSA complaint #10286995, filed 2009-10, 6,000 miles“Air conditioner does not perform correct speeds are to slow 3rd speed feels like 1st and water leaks on floor in front floorboards I think something came loose please let me know of any defects.”
NHTSA complaint #10275754, filed 2009-07, 38,000 miles“Recently I was driving my 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 when suddenly while going over a bridge doing 60mph, the truck engine shuts down and the truck dash engine lights come on. Immediately the truck loses its power steering and brakes. It was all I could to hold it to the road and I was headed into oncoming traffic. I barely escaped with my life and now to make matters worse the dealership told me that the engine had seized up and was ruined (not to mention the 36,000 miles warranty had just expired). The cost of a new motor $7,000 not counting labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10270010, filed 2009-05, 50,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10609694, filed 2014-07, 92,000 miles“2006 Dodge RAM 1500 5.7l hemi engines stalls. When traveling below 15mph truck engines stalls. This is the second time it has happened in a month. Took it to chrysler dealership said couldn't find anything. Check engine light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #10322747, filed 2010-03, 51,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 77 | 7% |
| 2004 | 116 | 11% |
| 2003 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 | 58 | 7% |
| 2001 | 51 | 5% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 39 | 6% |
| 1998 | 35 | 7% |
| 1997 | 20 | 6% |
| 1996 | 32 | 11% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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