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1 safety recall. 257 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN THE CABIN, DIESEL EXHAUST COULD BE SMELLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT 50 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…
WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 75 MILES PER HOUR AND IT HITS A BUMP THE VEHICLE CAN BEGIN TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THIS WOBBLING MAKES THE FRONT STEERING HARD TO CONTROL AND CREATES A SAFETY SITUATION. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY IF I AM GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. *TR
AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN ADDITIONAL INJURY $ 30,000 DAMAGE MOSTLY TO FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TR
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WITHOUT THESE LAMPS, OTHER VEHICLE OPERATORS MAY NOT DETECT THE INCREASED WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 75 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 257 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.