2006 DODGE RAM

4 recalls, 36 complaints - 27 TSBs

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR... Read more

Consequence

WHEN THE WIPER SYSTEM FAILS, THE OPERATOR WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES WITH VENTED WIPER MOTOR HOUSINGS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

1,364 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJECT LINKAGES MAY EXPERIENCE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD FRACTURE, ALSO, THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING BRACKET MAY YEILD AN... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

18,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect Description

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

292,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

36 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
AIR BAGS	3
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING	3
STEERING	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
SEAT BELTS	2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	2
VISIBILITY	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	1

Incident date: Aug 20, 2019

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 illuminated,... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2019

Incident date: Feb 28, 2022

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 nee... Read more

Incident date: May 31, 2021

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 of ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 1, 2012

THE RAM 1500 HAD A FAILURE OF THE TIPM THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD LIGHTS LEAVING THE TRUCK WITH INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. *TR

Incident date: Feb 1, 2012

THE RAM 1500 HAD A FAILURE OF THE TIPM THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD LIGHTS LEAVING THE TRUCK WITH INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. *TR

Incident date: Mar 1, 2012

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. TH... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2012

Incident date: Jan 19, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT THEN PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHTS BUT ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WERE OPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE BULB WAS REPLACED BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK WHEN DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,470 AND THE CUR... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2011

THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE IN MY VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE VEHICLE: 1) THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK, 2) THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT WORK, AND 3) THE HAZZARD LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. I HAVE TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE SITUATION: 1) WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUR... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2011

Incident date: Jul 1, 2011

THE LEFT TIE ROD END DROPPED OFF MY VEHICLE WHILE BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ISSUED ON SIMILAR TRUCKS. DODGE OFFERS NO HELP ON MY VEHICLE BECAUSE RECALLS ARE VIN SPECIFIC. TO REPAIR THE COST WAS $1062. IF DODGE HADN'T REDESIGNED THE PARTS, MY COST WOULD HAVE BEEN $0 DUE TO THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLAP UNDER THE DASH BOARD WHICH OPERATED THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED, CAUSING EXCESS AIR TO RELEASE INTO THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT A HINGE WAS FRACTURED AND WOUL... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE LEFT ONE WOULD ILLUMINATE AND WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE RIGHT ONE WOULD ILLUMINATE. OCCASIONALLY, THE LIGHTS COMPLETELY FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2011

2006 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WENT INTO SAFE MODE.*TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THE INJECTOR. EIGHT INJECTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2011

Incident date: Jul 15, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE FRONT TIRE BEGAN SHAKING BACK AND FORTH VIOLENTLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING DAMPENER WOULD NEED TO BE R... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES IN THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS THAT HANGS BEHIND THE PLATES, WHERE THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE HOOKED. HE BELIEVED THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED. THE CONTACT DOUSED THE FLAMES WITH WATER AND TOOK THE VE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 4, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE RODS ARE FAULTY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOTIFY THE CONTACT WHEN THE PART ARRIVED. THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO TH... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE HARD AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE MORE THAN LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THE F... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2008

Incident date: Dec 6, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS AN EDDIE BAUER DELUXE CONVERTIBLE REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER 22-880. THE CHILD SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON MARCH 8, 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOTTOM STRAP OF THE CHILD SEAT, WHICH CONNECTED THE SEAT TO THE VEHICLE, FAILED TO TIGHTEN. AS A RESULT, THE CHILD SEAT ... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM SLT. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ENGINE RACED WITHOUT HIM TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO BACK UP ON ITS OWN AT 15 MPH. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEH... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V038000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING). THE RECALL PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND THE CONTACT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES AT THIS TIME. THE CURRENT AND... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2007

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL #07V038000 FOR THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PART BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT RELEASING THE PART. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD NOT ORDERED THE PART. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 26000 MIL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES. THE FIRST RECALL REFERENCE THE AIR BAG AND THE SECOND RECALL REFERENCE THE SEAT BELTS. THE CONTACT'S APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY PER THE MECHANIC IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN 3 HOURS. HOWEVER WHEN THE CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2007

Incident date: Dec 17, 2006

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 06V353000 CONCERNING AIR BAGS, AND RECALL 05V461000 CONCERNING SEAT BELTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND HAS BEEN ADVISED THEY WOULD CALL HER BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT RECE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2006

Incident date: Aug 21, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. *AK

Incident date: Apr 24, 2006

WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED INTO ACCELERATE MODE AND COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED. STRONG BRAKING WAS NECESSARY FOR SEVERAL MILES AND EVEN SO THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE HELD BELOW 85 MPH. I PULLED OFF INTO A WEIGH STATION AND COULD NOT DECELERATE RAPIDLY ENOUGH AND... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 DODGE RAM

27 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
190000 TIRES	2
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	1
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	1

092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

DODGE: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR (FCA) AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE/NEW DIAGNOSTICS AVAILABLE FOR DTC P0251. ENGINE SURGES AT IDLE OR MIL ILLUMINATION. FURTHER INVESTIGATION MAY IDENTIFY DTC P0251-CP3 PUMP REGULATOR CONTROL-DIESEL. IF P0

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE OFF-IDLE SPEED LIMIT FEATURE TO PROTECT TURBOCHARGER WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING. *KB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TRAILER TOWING MIRROR - NEW MIRROR GLASS LOCKING TAB - NEW REMOVAL PROCEDURE. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DTC'S P1713 / P1776. *KB

020000 SUSPENSION

WHEN BRAKING THE VEHICLE MAY DRIFT TO ONE SIDE OR EXHIBIT A BODY SHUDDER. *KB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLASH 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1713/P1776. *KB

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

5.9L DTC P0191 - FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR RATIONALITY. ERASE AND REPROGRAM THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *KB

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CRACKED WINDSHIELD DUE TO BEING HIT BY A FOREIGN OBJECT LIKE A STONE. *KB

023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

AXLE FLUID LEVEL. *KB

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TIPM FLASH - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B178C, B166E, B2215 FOR TRAILER TOW LAMPS INOPERATIVE INDICATING SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE WIRING ON THE TRAILER OR P1277 FOR NO CRANK - STARTER SOLENOID CURRENT EXCESSIVE. *TT

190000 TIRES

FRONT END SHIMMY ON 4X4 VEHICLES WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH SURFACES IN THE ROAD. *KB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REAR OF SUNROOF GLASS IS NOT FLUSH TO ROOF/SUNROOF WILL NOT CLOSE. *KB

190000 TIRES

POWER WAGON - LEADS OR DRIFTS ONLY TO THE RIGHT ON LOW CROWN ROADS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB

350000 EQUIPMENT

STARSCAN@/STARMOBILE ABORT RECOVERY PROCEDURES. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION AT START-UP DUE TO DTC P2112 OR P1521. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF REVERSE. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT YOKES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MACHINED INCORRECTLY. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DTC CORRECTION, A/C SLUGGING, TURBOCHARGER PROTECTION. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

FLASH: 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DTC'S P1713 / P1776. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2006 RAM TRUCK CROSSMEMBER MODIFICATION. *AK

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

2006 RAM TRUCK CROSS MEMBER MODIFICATION. *AK

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

HEADLAMP TO FASCIA SEAL. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

FLASH: LONG CRANK WHEN STARTING AND/OR TRANSMISSION SHIFT AND BATTERY CHARGING ENHANCEMENTS. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2008

Outer Tie Rod Failure

ODI received complaints regarding failing tie rod ball studs on Model Year 2008-2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles resulting in loss of steering control.Chrysler concluded that misalignment of the left (driver side) ball stud on vehicles built with the Cross Car steering linkage system could allo... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003

FALSE PARK

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL AND WORK PURPOSES.A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER IS USED FOR GEAR SELECTION AND AN ELECTRONIC PRNDL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDES GEAR POSITION INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER.TH... E SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE ALSO EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT PREVENTS THE SHIFT LEVER FROM BEING MOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION (WHEN THE ENGINE IS ON) UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED AND AN IGNITION-SHIFT INTERLOCK THAT PREVENTS KEY REMOVAL UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.COMPLAINANTS GENERALLY REPORT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED IN A FORWARD GEAR AND BROUGHT TO A STOP THROUGH BRAKE APPLICATION ON ALEVEL SURFACE, AT WHICH TIME THE OPERATOR MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO ENGAGE THE PARK POSITION.THE OPERATOR THEN OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND, WITHOUT VERIFYING PARK ENGAGEMENT (E.G., PRNDL GEAR INDICATION), SECURING THE PARK BRAKE, OR TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, EXITED THE VEHICLE.INITIALLY, NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT WAS APPARENT, HOWEVER, A SHORT TIME LATER, TYPICALLY REPORTED AS 10 TO 30 SECONDS, THE VEHICLE MOVED REARWARD UNDER ENGINE POWER.THE INCIDENT OFTEN ENDED IN A VEHICLE CRASH, AND SOMETIMES INVOLVED SERIOUS INJURY.TWO FATALITIES ARE ALLEGED.ODI?S ANALYSIS OF TEST VEHICLES AND SOME INCIDENT VEHICLES FOUND NO EVIDENCE TO INDICATE THAT A SHIFT LEVER PROPERLY PLACED IN PARK COULD UNINTENTIONALLY (I.E., WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT) DISENGAGE FROM THAT POSITION.HOWEVER, ODI DID FIND THAT THE SHIFT LEVER COULD BE INADVERTENTLY PLACED, AND REMAIN AT REST, WITHIN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION BETWEEN THE PARK AND REVERSE GEAR POSITIONS.WHEN PLACED IN SUCH AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE A DELAYED PRESSURIZATION OF THE REVERSE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT THAT IS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL REARWARD UNDER POWER.THE DELAY PERIOD ALLOWS SUFFICIENT TIME FOR OPERATORS TO EXIT THE STATIONARY VEHICLE WITHOUT PERCEIVING THAT THE SHIFTER IS NOT IN PARK.THE SUMMARY REPORT DISCUSSES THE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THIS ISSUE IN GREATER DETAIL AND COMPARES THE FREQUENCY OF THESE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO OTHER PEER VEHICLES THAT ODI EXAMINED.AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR OCTOBER 4, 2005 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-462, DCC NO. E17) TO INSTALL AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE ALARM WILL PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL FEEDBACK TO ALERT THE DRIVER, AND OTHERS, IF THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.THE TIMING OF DCC?S ACTION HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994

HOOD LATCH

ONMARCH 20, 1995, DAIMLERCHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT REPORT FOR 181,008 1994 AND 1995 DODGE RAM TRUCKS MANUFACTUREDC FROM JANUARY 21, 1994 - OCTOBER 25, 1994 AT THE DODGE CITY ASSEMBLY PLANT AND FROM MARCH 26, 1994 - DECEMBER 8, 1994 AT THE LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH ROD COULD ... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1994

STEERING COLUMN FIRE

ALLEGES THAT THE POOR DESIGN OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND//OR THE KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY IN THE MODEL YEAR 1991-2000 VEHICLES MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH FIRE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

ODI has received 33 complaints alleging excessive heat in the ignition switch and related circuitry in 1994-1996 Dodge Ram trucks.The root cause is an excessive current draw through the ignition switch result in fire, smoke, melting of surrounding plastics, stalling and the illumination of air bag a... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

IGNITION SWITCH

COMPLAINANTS ALLEGE FIRES, MELTING, SMOKE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT IN THE VICINITY OF THE IGNITION SWITCH

RQ, Open , Model Year: 1994

TRANSMISSION QUICK CONNECTORS

ON APRIL 17, 1997, THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING APPROXIMATELY 800,000 1994 THROUGH 1997 DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH V6 OR V8 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, 1995 THROUGH 1997DODGE RAM PICKUPS EQUIPPED WITH THE V10 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, A... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE

ALLEGED PLASTIC CLUTCH TUBE MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST HEAT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CLUTCH FUNCTION AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

CLUTCH HYDRAULIC LINE FAILURE

ALLEGED CLUTCH LINE MAY MELT AND LEAK HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE VICINITY OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD IGNITE AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE AT COOLER TUBE DISCONNECTS IS ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRES.(this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGE

FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

AIR BAG INFLATOR FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

SEAT BELT

CHRYSLER IS CONTINUING ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT BUCKLE ENGAGMENT. UPGRADED TO EA94-019.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991

ROLL-OVER/VENT VALVE LEAK

There is no summary currently available

DODGE RAM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM across all model years (1991, 2011).

176 Total Recalls

5,521 Total Complaints

15 Investigations

606 Reported Crashes

194 Reported Fires

26 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2011	4	0	View
2010	5	33	View
2009	6	13	View
2008	4	33	View
2007	4	20	View
2006 (current)	4	36
2005	5	47	View
2004	7	71	View
2003	7	65	View
2002	6	152	View
2001	14	417	View
2000	11	212	View
1999	13	496	View
1998	17	644	View
1997	11	513	View
1996	14	905	View
1995	16	852	View
1994	22	623	View
1993	1	66	View
1992	2	75	View
1991	3	63	View
1990	0	23	View
1989	0	35	View
1988	0	27	View
1987	0	21	View
1986	0	20	View
1985	0	14	View
1984	0	2	View
1983	0	1	View
1981	0	2	View
1979	0	4	View
1977	0	2	View
1976	0	2	View

Other DODGE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DURANGO	234	19,190	View
CARAVAN	213	14,304	View
GRAND CARAVAN	203	18,754	View
CHARGER	200	8,152	View
DAKOTA	153	9,250	View
CHALLENGER	102	2,357	View
STRATUS	94	3,621	View
RAM 3500	91	3,817	View

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2006 DODGE RAM

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM

DODGE RAM - All Years Overview

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