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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Body & structure Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the body or structure system, filed with NHTSA

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Body & structure reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 10, 2021
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
1%
of 668 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming body or structure

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Body & structureElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed May 10, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ON I-75 @70MPH, A LOUD BANG HAPPENED, TRUCK SHUT OFF, I GUIDED IT OFF THE ROAD. I HAD WIRES HANGING I LOOKED FURTHER AND SEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BLEW APART. MY MECHANIC SAID IT HAD LOCKED UP. THE TRANSFER CASE, TRANSMISSION, FLOOR BOARD OF THE TRUCK WAS ALSO ALL DAMAGED. ALSO SAID I WAS LUCKY THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS TRUCK IS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 HD. WELL TAKEN CARE OF. NO GIVEN REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS MANY TIMES IN THE DODGE TRUCKS THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BLOWS APART. TOTAL DAMAGES WILL BE THE COST OF $8,000-$10,000

NHTSA ID
11416027
Incident
May 9, 2021
Mileage
230,000 mi
Body & structureSteering
Filed Feb 14, 2018

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 ID
11072980
Incident
Jan 29, 2018
Mileage
197,000 mi
Body & structureSuspension
Filed Jan 19, 2017

TL* 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 ID
10946422
Incident
Nov 18, 2016
Mileage
107,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 21, 2016
1 injury reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR HANDLE BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT FELL AND SUSTAINED A SHATTERED ELBOW, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10908520
Incident
Jul 23, 2016
AirbagsBody & structureElectrical
Filed Jun 13, 2016

TL* 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*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. UPDATED 12/11/2017*JS

NHTSA ID
10873944
Incident
May 10, 2016
Mileage
176,830 mi
Body & structure
Filed Feb 25, 2016

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 ID
10838107
Incident
Feb 22, 2016
Mileage
87,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 12, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS HOLDING ON TO THE BAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO PULL HERSELF UP, IT FELL TO THE FLOOR. THE HANDLE IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE, WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID
10242015
Incident
Aug 10, 2008
Mileage
50,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 3, 2007

TL*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 ID
10195257
Incident
Jun 27, 2007
Mileage
11,200 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

Steering231Electrical132Exterior lighting122Suspension106Airbags75Visibility62Powertrain (other)28Brakes23Fuel system20Engine16Other / unspecified16Driver assistance12Tires & wheels10Transmission8

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