2006 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 16%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,514miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Dodge RAM, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,514 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 left tie rod end dropped off my vehicle while backing into my driveway. There have been recalls issued on similar trucks. Dodge offers no help on my vehicle because recalls are VIN specific. To repair the cost was $1062. If Dodge hadn't redesigned the parts, my cost would have been $0 due to the 3 year/36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty we purchased with the truck. (it was a used truck when we purchased it.) why haven't all of these trucks been recalled for this issue? I suppose the fact that there have been no deaths or major property damage will be the reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #10417428, filed 2011-08, 111,046 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. The rear driver's side corner of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver and front passenger side of the trailer were damaged from the collision. The contact and passenger did not sustain injuries and medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle and trailer were towed to the contact's residence. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419164, filed 2021-06, 100,660 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the front tire began shaking back and forth violently, causing the contact lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the steering dampener would need to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was also in need of a front end alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,035.”
NHTSA complaint #10369484, filed 2010-12, 30,035 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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