2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 106about this part
- Share
- 13%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,555miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 106 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,555 miles. 3 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.
“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“I was driving on the interstate got the truck up two 65 miles an hour and the front end starts to shake real bad. I had too slow down some to get it to stop shaking as bad. I had the tires rebalanced and that didn't help that made it worse. I want to know how come they haven't recalled all the Dodge 1500 for front end problems. I never got a recall noticed about the air bag recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10745991, filed 2015-08, 59,000 miles“I was going down a state highway and hit a pothole, when the truck began shaking uncontrollably, I had to slam the brake on to slow down fast because it was shaking so bad. Apparently after further investigation this has happened to the vast population that own older model dodges, it even has a name the death wobble . It had happened to my husband before this, and it happened again to me a few days later.”
NHTSA complaint #10820580, filed 2016-01, 173,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 07V038000Feb 12, 2007On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006
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…
- 10016792Aug 26, 2005Rapid response transmittal #05-021. (power wagon sway bar disconnect switch)
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 | 29 | 6% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 16 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
193 complaintsExterior lighting
139 complaintsElectrical system
125 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 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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