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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 18% of all 670 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,491 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
121
18% of 670
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
76,491 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2006, latest May 23, 2026.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q32009 Q22010 Q42012 Q22013 Q42015 Q42017 Q22022 Q4
121 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2010 Q3 (8).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

  1. 200582 (19%)
  2. 2006121 (18%)
  3. 200797 (27%)
  4. 200856 (18%)
  5. 200922 (10%)
  6. 201038 (16%)
  7. 201144 (15%)
  8. 201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,491 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most suspension complaints (121), compared with 121 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.