2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 792 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 792 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.
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.
“Left front tire is showing wear on the outside edge. Dealer stated tire was out of balance and needed rotation. Truck has 13,000 miles on it. I am not sure I agree with this diagnoses. Truck also has a vibration when driving between 55 and 70 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10188034, filed 2007-04, 12,000 miles“My 2006 Dodge ram has the goodyear wrangler hp 275/60r20 installed. My truck just turned 40k. My tires are always rotated and proper tire inflation. I noticed recently that my truck started vibrating. First it was minor then it finally is too much to bare. I had taken it in twice before thinking it was a balance weight issue and each time the tire stored removed or added a small amount of weight. There was a big difference coming back from a 1400 mile road trip recently. At first there was the usual small vibration, but at the end of this trip the whole truck shaking bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341777, filed 2010-07, 40,742 miles“Goodyear wrangler hp p275/60-20 tires. Purchased used 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab 4x4 with these original equipment tires (32,000 miles). In may 2009 had a tire failure; blowout at low speed following exit from interstate(33,000 mi). Goodyear dealer advised that goodyear would classify the failure as road hazard and would not replace the tire. Purchased 1 new tire of same kind and immediately had balance and unusual wheel hop. Appealed to goodyear who replaced the tire. Replacement tire had similar balance issues. Selected location on vehicle with least impact to drive-ability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10308955, filed 2010-02, 36,000 miles“Multiple problems since day 1. Unresolved vibration issues-related to tires and driveline and alignment. Outer tierod failure. Frt right brake assy failure - near accident , vehicle veered uncontrollably off road at 40mph-towed to dealer. Intermittent stalling and hesitating and low oil pressure during operation- truck stalled several occasions while driving - unresolved at this time. Multiple fluid leaks from failed vehicle seals and gasket-issue resolved. Vehicle has been to authorized Dodge dealers for 9 visits for a total of 45 days down time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217306, filed 2008-02, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 with goodyear tires, size:p225 60 r20. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the rear passenger's side tire failed. The contact stated that there were no cracks in the tire and the vehicle did not display any shaking issues prior to the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 101,000 and the tire failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499710, filed 2013-02, 101,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 1% |
| 2002 | 18 | 2% |
| 2001 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 27 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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