2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,475miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, 1% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,475 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.
“Entered into 295n (9a) from merrill rd. Heading toward dunn avenue. As I was approaching the dames point bridge the trucks front axle began to shake and vibrate uncontrollably. Also the truck started pulling to right very hard. I pulled off into the emergency lane, turned on flashers, and placed truck in park . After I pulled wheel off, I noticed the tire had shown the inside treads were raised higher than outside treads. This is due to tread and steel belt separating. Replaced with spare under truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10758614, filed 2015-08, 38,950 miles“I have been experiencing severe front end shaking/wobble when traveling at various speeds and after the most significant event occurs when traveling at highway speed and hitting a bump when steering left or right. This causes the front-end to shake violently and the steering wheel to rapidly jerk to the left/right. The only way for this to stop is to pull over and come to a complete stop and then resume driving. I have taken my truck to my personal mechanic who inspected everything and told me there was nothing noticeable that would cause the truck to do this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535234, filed 2013-08, 64,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
75 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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