2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 3% of all 670 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 3% of 670
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 83,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 15, 2009, latest Jan 18, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
- 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 2500 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 2500 have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most brake complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2006.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 concerns the brake: 06V038000.