2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents. Also, when we have it on face only air still comes out of the feet vents. We took it in and they said there was nothing they could do about it. We feel the A/C should cool more efficiently.”
NHTSA complaint #10235671, filed 2008-07, 50,000 miles“Heater blower motor made noise and stopped working no defrost I under stand this common problem with this truck 1500,2500,3500 do to poor design and very expensive to fix no recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10560013, filed 2014-01, 137,000 miles“Driving along a busy interstate at 65mph, after going over a small bump in the road the steering became so violent and uncontrollable. Later read it is known as the Dodge death wobble. Seems it ha happened to more than just this Dodge owner on a stock truck. Why hasn't there been a recall, is chrysler waiting for someone to die before they react? Why be reactive when you can be proactive with all the complaints that have already been noted.”
NHTSA complaint #10282383, filed 2009-08, 95,000 miles“1)the AC / heater motor starting making a loud vibrating sound and very little air was coming from the vents. 2). The recirculation door which is located above the fan (in the duct) broke and fell on top of the blower fan. This door controls weather outside air is used or the air is recirculated throughout the vehicle. As a result the AC/heater and most importantly the defroster would not work. An internet search of this problem reveals many different Dodge years and models having the same problem. The part can be replaced by the dealership for a cost of approximately $700. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351568, filed 2010-08, 38,000 miles“I own a 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 truck with approximately 57000 miles on it and it started acting erratically with the lights and wipers and now the battery completely goes dead. We have replaced the battery and checked for drain on the battery. In spite of turning everything off and unplugging anything which would cause a drain on the electrical system it still made a new battery go dead. It is very dangerous to drive it when the wipers act so funny and the dimmer switch fails to lower the beams. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500
231 complaintsElectrical system
131 complaintsExterior lighting
122 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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