2006 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,472miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Dodge RAM, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,472 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.
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact received recall notice # 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing). The recall part is on back order and the contact has been waiting for approximately three months. The vehicle has not experienced any failures at this time. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10190172, filed 2007-05, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM. While driving less than 30 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate hard and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings were more than likely the cause of the failure; however, they could not assist because the vehicle was 2,000 miles out of warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 36,944. Updated 04-14-09 updated 04/16/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10259909, filed 2009-02, 36,944 miles“- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge RAM. The contact received a recall #07v038000 for the front wheel bearings. The dealer did not have the part because the manufacturer was not releasing the part. The manufacturer stated that the dealer had not ordered the part. The vehicle currently had 26000 miles. There had been no failures to date.”
NHTSA complaint #10187053, filed 2007-04Related service bulletins
- 10021090Jan 20, 2007When braking the vehicle may drift to one side or exhibit a body shudder.
- 10020924Oct 20, 2006Axle fluid level.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge RAM
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology