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2006 Dodge Ram Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#4 most-complained of 7 Ram years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2006 Dodge Ram has 25 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #4 highest of 7 Ram model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire.

Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Dodge Ram problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System8 (32%)
  2. Engine5 (20%)
  3. Steering4 (16%)
  4. Airbags3 (12%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
  6. Fuel System2 (8%)
  7. HVAC2 (8%)
  8. Other2 (8%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (8%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
2006 Dodge Ram complaints: complaints filed per month4Apr 2006Apr 2007Feb 2009Jun 2009May 2011Sep 2011Mar 2012Mar 2022
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2006 to Aug 2022; peak Jan 2007 (4).

2006 Dodge Ram recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Ram years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008200920102011
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Avoid83400—
2006Caution50250—
2007Good33171—
2008Caution67252—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Dodge Ram a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Dodge Ram ranks #4 of 7 among Ram model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 25 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Ram?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), engine (5 complaints), and steering (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 36,470 miles.
Does the 2006 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Dodge Ram in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.