Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most transmission complaints (63), compared with 37 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all 670 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 37; 6% of 670
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2006, latest Feb 27, 2025.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Feb 2025; peak May 2014 (7).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200563 (15%)
200637 (6%)
200717 (5%)
200820 (6%)
20096 (3%)
201013 (6%)
201116 (5%)
201235 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most transmission complaints (63), compared with 37 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.