2006 Dodge Ram Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Dodge Ram. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
1fires
AIR BAGS
3
STEERING
3
1crashes
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
SEAT BELTS
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
VISIBILITY
2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2
CHILD SEAT
1
Total complaints36

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced by a local dealer, the fuel pump was found to be cracked and leaking fuel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 2022-02-28

“The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. The rear driver's side corner…”

STEERING · reported 2021-05-31

“The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags), the airbag warning light remained illuminated after starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that whenever the airbag light was…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-08-20

“The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags), the airbag warning light remained illuminated after starting the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that whenever the airbag light was…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-08-20

“Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent re heater box failure in dodge trucks *tgw the consumer stated the initial problem with the fresh air/recirculation door started 2-3 years ago. Shortly, after replacing the fresh air/recirculation door, the heat and defroster stopped working.…”

VISIBILITY · reported 2012-03-01

“Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent re heater box failure in dodge trucks *tgw the consumer stated the initial problem with the fresh air/recirculation door started 2-3 years ago. Shortly, after replacing the fresh air/recirculation door, the heat and defroster stopped working.…”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM · reported 2012-03-01

“The ram 1500 had a failure of the tipm that controls the head lights leaving the truck with inadequate illumination. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2012-02-01

“The ram 1500 had a failure of the tipm that controls the head lights leaving the truck with inadequate illumination. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-02-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Dodge Ram as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.