2006 Dodge Ram 3500 owner complaints

Air bags failed to deploy resulting in additional injury $ 30,000 damage mostly to front of vehicle. *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Rear turn/hazards signals do not work, front turn signals are fine. All fuses, wiring to lights, bulbs are fine. Trailer plug is fine. This problem is causing many other motorists to not know my intentions when changing lanes or turning.

If you use your 2006 Dodge Ram truck for towing a trailer, there is a totally integrated power module (tpim) in the fuse box that is not protected by fuses. So, if you hook up your trailer to power your running lights and there happens to be a glitch, the tpim runs the risk of being fried. It happened to me with other 42k miles on my truck. The regular warranty does not cover it and many, many people with 2006 trucks have had this problem. The dealer had to replace mine. The part was $700 and labor was over $200. This set up is unacceptable in a vehicle that is built for towing. There is a software flash to up the amperage of the circuits but it doesn't completely fix the problem. Dodge needs to provide a recall to install more protection between the trailer wiring and the tpim. *

When my vehicle reached 50000 miles the ABS light, the airbag light and brake light came on for no apparent reason. Dodge has two recalls related to this issue. But as expected my vehicle was not on the recall list. So their solution was for me to purchase the 500.00 dollar part to remedy their poor design and workmanship. This is clearly a huge safety issue and should be addressed promptly. I personally think these failures are by design to sell parts. *tr

The RPM gauge goes completely out of sync of the actual RPM of the engine. This condition makes knowing manual shift points impossible to know rather driving a manual or automatic transmission equiped truck. Also causes excess emissions and a danger of losing control when taking out of gear for a downshift. This condition happens rather idleing or driving. There are several hundred compaints on the internet of this happening to 2006 Dodge diesel trucks.

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 to an independent mechanic where it was the vehicle was repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

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

2006 Dodge mega cab 3500 (4) wheel drive dually started violently shaking while driving on the 215 in las vegas nevada. After hitting a slight bump the truck threw me and my wife side to side in our seats while going about 68mph for no apparent reason. My wife had hit her head against the trucks window due to the truck moving so violently. I later took truck to dealership and was told that these heavy duty Dodge trucks have been having problems with its steering. My truck had past the warranty by 5000 miles and was told it would be $1000.00 dollars to replace with more heavy duty components. If this is a manufactures problem, then why are people paying for this? And is Dodge waiting for someone to be killed before they categorize this as a recall? My truck which is brand new is currently I

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, his visibility decreased then eventually failed without warning. The contact stated that the tipm board failed which affected the visibility of the low beams. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the low beam lights were repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Turn the left turn signal on, and every so often, the right one will flash at the same time. People behind me get confused and try to go around me on the left and almost hit me. Nov. 20th, 2006 is when problem started. *tr

Headlights, on low beam, work intermittently. Occasionally fine, usually one is out. No rhyme or reason. Cannot locate fuse to change. Mechanic says fuse boxes faulty on Dodge vehicles. Part is $800. Some on line discussions indicate this will not fix problem. *tr

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 mileage was 183,000.

Intermittent problem. Truck (2006, 3500 quad cab dually) sometimes acts like the brakes are not releasing or the transmission is not engaging for a few seconds when accelerating from a complete stop. Took it to a local dealer (orange park Dodge in jacksonville, fl. Who could not replicate the problem. I had someone tell me that they knew someone in la. That had the same problem and their dealer knew exactly what was wrong and affected repairs. Unfortunately I don't remember who that was. *nm

As we traveled from indiana to wisconsin we experienced two separate tire blow outs. The first was on I 65 in indiana the second was on I 90 in wisconsin. We were traveling at 70 MPH the posted speed limit at both occasions. *tr

My truck went in to dealer with fuel problems. They said there was contaminated fuel, water in fuel. I told them the water in fuel light never came on, but they denied my warranty claim. I noticed there was a recall on my truck for the defective water in fuel light. They still deny my claim and are charging me $9000. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the front windshield wiper did not move to the highest level when using in inclement weather. The vehicle had not been or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated the antilock brakes would activate without warning. The dealer stated that water inside the rear speed sensor connection caused the failure. The dealer stated that there should be a cover over the rear end speed sensor. As of december 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage is 24,500.