YearToAvoid

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.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2009Dec 2011Jun 2012Nov 2014Oct 2015Sep 2018
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2009 to Jan 2026; peak Aug 2015 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

  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 2500 model year

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

  1. 200511 (3%)
  2. 200622 (3%)
  3. 200715 (4%)
  4. 20086 (2%)
  5. 20095 (2%)
  6. 20106 (3%)
  7. 201111 (4%)
  8. 201217 (6%)

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.

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.