2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 11%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 11% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When driving on interstate 74 just west of goodfield, illinois on 7-25-15, I sped up to about 60 MPH and all of a sudden the steering and front end started to shake and it shook until I lowered the speed down under 50 MPH and continued on for about 7-8 miles. When returning I didn't get back up to 60 MPH. This vehicle has had this problem but not as great since I bought it back in november of 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10743732, filed 2015-07, 104,517 miles“While traveling on interstate at ~ 65 MPH, I hit a series of bumps that caused the front suspension to shake violently. This only subsided after slowing to < 35 MPH and (fortunately) avoiding a crash. After doing some research, this is consistent with death wobble . I am amazed that there is not a recall regarding this issue. I had new ball joints and tie rod ends installed ~ 6 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10499993, filed 2013-02, 68,251 miles“Driving down the road my front left struts blew out without warning and at same time the front sway bar broke off on same side it was hard to control I slowed down n stopped and had truck hauled to dealership dealership wouldn't change both front struts said other one looked fine charged me 750 dollars and one month latter opposite side strut blew out n sway arm snapped off.. And now I have problems where the rear end of my truck walks all over the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10691004, filed 2015-02, 139,000 miles“I was traveling 50 to 55 MPH my vehicle veered to the left out of control. I attempted corrective steering with no response from the steering. I hit the guardrail direct with the front of the vehicle causing substantial damage. On 1/2/2014 I went and looked at my truck and noticed that part of the steering knuckle was broke off from the center of the hole for the tie rod and missing. The tie rod shaft was not bent indicating the steering knuckle may have failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10559057, filed 2014-01, 89,000 miles“At highway speeds of 70 MPH, hitting a bump at highway speeds sends the truck into violent almost uncontrollable bouncing with the only way to settle the truck down is to slam on the brakes reducing the speed in highway traffic to 40 MPH. The truck bounces violently and tracks into other lanes. No solution from dealer, I have owned this truck since new, well maintained. But repeated front end replacements and repairs, some recalls, some at my expense. This is being epidemic.”
NHTSA complaint #10575719, filed 2014-03, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006–2008, RAM 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10220411Jun 5, 2013If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is…
- 10025346Jun 30, 20082003-2008 (dr) ram truck 1500-steering shudder during parking lot or low vehicle speed maneuvers.
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 7% |
| 2010 | 41 | 8% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 103 | 19% |
| 2007 | 60 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 11% |
| 2005 | 59 | 5% |
| 2004 | 86 | 8% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
193 complaintsExterior lighting
139 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
100 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
65 complaintsBrakes
39 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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