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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | – |
| Electrical system | 1 | – |
| Wheels | 1 | – |
| Visibility | 1 | – |
| Suspension | 1 | – |
| Seat belts | 1 | – |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
Safety recalls12
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| May 27, 201515V313000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 15V313000
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| Dec 16, 201414V795000 | Electrical system: ignition switchBroken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V795000
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| Nov 6, 201313V528000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V528000
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| Aug 23, 201010E040000 | Wheels: hubA VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E040000
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| May 3, 201010E013000 | Steering: gear box shaft pitmanSTEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E013000
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Owner complaints by component817
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 196 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 142 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 131 | 16 |
| Suspension | 109 | 13 |
| Power train | 100 | 12 |
| Steering | 88 | 11 |
| Visibility | 59 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 39 | 5 |
| Engine | 33 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 26 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 24 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 23 | 3 |
| Wheels | 23 | 3 |
15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, oil stains were found on the ground underneath the vehicle.”
- Power train
“The pinion nut loosen up causing the pinion to lock down into the ring gear and locked the rear axle housing, ejecting the drive shaft.”
Other Dodge Ram 1500 model years
- 20104 recalls487 complaints
- 20092 recalls670 complaints
- 20085 recalls554 complaints
- 20074 recalls517 complaints
- 20069 recalls792 complaints
- 20054 recalls1,170 complaints
- 20045 recalls1,099 complaints
- 20031 recall1,171 complaints
- 20023 recalls815 complaints
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recent, 16V352000 (reported May 24, 2016), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (2), electrical system (1), wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 196 complaints out of 817 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 44 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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