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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 6% of all 792 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 39,450 miles.

Brakes complaints
45
6% of 792
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
39,450 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2006, latest Mar 16, 2024.

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2006Nov 2007Jul 2008Feb 2010Jan 2011May 2015Oct 2017Feb 2019
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2006 to Mar 2024; peak Jul 2007 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 06V038000Feb 9, 2006Brakes39,274 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200547 (4%)
  2. 200645 (6%)
  3. 200727 (5%)
  4. 200832 (6%)
  5. 200943 (6%)
  6. 201020 (4%)
  7. 201137 (5%)
  8. 201262 (9%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,450 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most brake complaints (62), compared with 45 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 concerns the brake: 06V038000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.