2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 670 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 670 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“Front drivers side frame is cracked all the way through the frame beginning at the trac bar bracket. This makes steering extremely dangerous because the steering hardware binds. There was a recall (rcrit-15v541-5721) for trac bar bracket weld failures for vehicles from 2012 through 2014. I believe this is a related issue that seriously affects safety. I've attached five pictures.”
NHTSA complaint #11072980, filed 2018-02, 197,000 miles“Sunroof leaks constantly. Water soaks into headliner and dome lights fill up with water. This is a widely known problem that the factory knows about, but refuses to fix the issue free of charge. Dome lights fill with water and potentially short out or 'explode' as cold water splashes onto hot glass of the bulb causing sparks and blowing a fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #10838107, filed 2016-02, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle experienced a death wobble , which means it shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10946422, filed 2017-01, 107,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. After the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), the technician stated that the air bag cover was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,830. Updated 08/12/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall. Updated 12/11/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10873944, filed 2016-06, 176,830 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving between 65-80 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, however, they replaced all four control arms. The failure persists. The current mileage is 12,000 and failure mileage was 11,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10195257, filed 2007-07, 11,200 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139595Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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