TRANSMISSION MAKES LOAD SNAPPING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO ANY GEAR FROM PARK. FRONT BRAKES CALIPER STICKING CAUSING BRAKES AND ROTORS TO OVER HEAT CREATING SEQUEL AND MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST AND VEHICLE IS SLUGGISH FROM THE BRAKES STICKING SO ACCELERATION IS BASICALLY NON EXISTENT. LOAD HUMMING FROM FRONT WHEELS WHICH LEADS TO A SHIMMY AND EVENTUALLY A SHAKE.
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 powertrain problems
severe 86 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
86
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT IS AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND THE GEAR WAS SHREDDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,175.
VEHICLE HAS A DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AFTER SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. PARTICULARLY HAPPENS IN COLDER WEATHER. DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WILL ALSO MAKE TRANSMISSION START OFF IN HIGHER GEAR. WILL TAKE ROUGHLY 30 SECONDS TO ENGAGE INTO GEAR. ISSUE IS SPORADIC THEREFORE LOCAL DODGE GARAGE HAS FAILED TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. DODGE HAS HAD MANY TSA NOTICES CONCERNING THIS SAME DELAYED ENGAGEMENT BUT STI…
1.. ALL 02-2005 (MAYBE 2006) 9.25" LSDS ARE AFFECTED. 2.. THE RETAINING CLIPS FAIL. 3.. AFTER ENOUGH WEAR ON THE HOUSING THE CLIPS CAN COME LOOSE, WHICH AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED COULD GET LODGED IN THE RING AND PINION AND CAUSE THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. AND AT 75 MPH HAVING THE REAR TIRES LOCK UP SURELY SPELL OUT INJURY OR DEATH. 4.. THAT EVEN WHEN THE PROBLEM IS FOUND AND REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE CLUTCH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CLUTCH SENSOR BEARING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH FAN AND THROWOUT BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTUR…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
It's a meaningful issue. 86 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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