2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 3%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,335miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,335 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on interstate highway in my 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel truck the check engine light came on and the engine shut down. It appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. Fuel had sprayed on the engine and fuel was visibly leaking from the engine. The truck was towed to the Dodge dealership where I was told that the number 4 injector tube had broken. The truck was repaired and everything seems to work properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551732, filed 2013-11, 114,400 miles“No indicators of any issues to this - while driving between 65 and 75 MPH the truck begins to smoke not only out of the back end of the truck but underneath the body as well as under the hood of the truck, and we began to smell fuel. The cel light then comes on. We had the whole family in the truck and a small fire extinguisher. This is really nerving since Dodge/chrysler as well as cummins knowing this line is a problem and has not done a darn thing about it to rectify any compensation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10775451, filed 2015-09, 180,000 miles“While driving my 2006 RAM 2500 diesel pickup at normal highway speeds the check engine light illuminated without any other abnormal instrument panel indications or change in vehicle performance. By the time I was able to safely pull the truck over to the shoulder of the highway (approx 1.5 miles) I noticed a very strong diesel smell. Upon looking the truck over I noticed an excessive amount of diesel fuel dripping all the way from the engine compartment to the rear bumper. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661346, filed 2014-11, 79,500 miles“While driving on normal paved road, no excessive bumps) at around 40 MPH, the fuel tank brackets (straps) broke and the fuel tank fell to the ground. I heard it right away and only drove an additional few seconds to a safe place to pull off the road (not know what initial happened - thought something was caught in the wheel well). When I noticed the problem, I immediately turned off the vehicle and called for a tow truck. While waiting, I clearly noticed the tank straps were rusted and failed. Also while waiting for the tow truck, I searched to see if others had a similar issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362964, filed 2020-10, 160,000 miles“After driving the truck to a dentist appointment, the truck would not start and there was fuel spraying out of the engine compartment when turning the engine over. A few days earlier, I had commented about the diesel engine having a hiccup . After having the vehicle towed to a dealership, the service manager said I bet I know what it is without even looking . As it turns out, he was absolutely correct. The #4 cylinder fuel injector line was ruptured and spaying fuel everywhere. He indicated that the '06 was vulnerable to breaking that particular injector line due to vibrations. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689706, filed 2015-02, 78,181 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216348Nov 29, 2012Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
- 10038104Feb 18, 2011Chrysler group: there are diagnostic enhancements for the fuel system.
- 10020154Jun 1, 2006Roll-over valve may allow water to enter into the fuel tank. Customer satisfaction notification f19.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 33 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 24 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 7% |
| 2000 | 17 | 8% |
| 1999 | 31 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTires
9 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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