2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 9% of all 792 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 74
- 9% of 792
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 9, 2006, latest Jul 15, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Ram 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 74 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.