2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, and owners have filed 670 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

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owner complaints to NHTSA

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complaints citing a crash / fire

6 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

NHTSA 16V352000 Reported May 24, 2016 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis,…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will…
Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

NHTSA 15V313000 Reported May 26, 2015 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace…
Switch (electrical system)

NHTSA 14V795000 Reported December 16, 2014 54,164 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's…
Tie rod assembly (steering)

NHTSA 13V528000 Reported November 6, 2013 706,664 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Tie rod assembly (steering)

NHTSA 11V350000 Reported July 6, 2011 242,780 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge RAM 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge RAM 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008,…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety…
Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

NHTSA 06V038000 Reported February 9, 2006 39,274 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

670 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 have filed 670 complaints with NHTSA; 35 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,819 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 111 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Steering216
Electrical system126
Exterior lighting106
Suspension77
Air bags76
Power train27
Suspension: front25
Visibility/wiper24

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving and accelerating to 40 MPH to merge into traffic, the vehicle hydroplaned on standing water, and the driv”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2026 · Air bags

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Air bags

Compare Dodge RAM 2500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1991 Dodge RAM 2500	0	16
1992 Dodge RAM 2500	0	32
1993 Dodge RAM 2500	0	39
1994 Dodge RAM 2500	0	168
1995 Dodge RAM 2500	0	267
1996 Dodge RAM 2500	0	291
1997 Dodge RAM 2500	0	213
1998 Dodge RAM 2500	0	225
1999 Dodge RAM 2500	0	313
2000 Dodge RAM 2500	1	211
2001 Dodge RAM 2500	1	469
2002 Dodge RAM 2500	0	155
2003 Dodge RAM 2500	6	661
2004 Dodge RAM 2500	6	582
2005 Dodge RAM 2500	6	422
2006 Dodge RAM 2500	6	670
2007 Dodge RAM 2500	8	361
2008 Dodge RAM 2500	7	317
2009 Dodge RAM 2500	5	214
2010 Dodge RAM 2500	4	236
2011 Dodge RAM 2500	4	298
2012 Dodge RAM 2500	4	283

Checking a specific 2006 Dodge RAM 2500

How do I know if my 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V038000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Durango13,770 complaints
Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
RAM 150012,416 complaints
Caravan10,526 complaints
Dakota6,629 complaints
Intrepid6,228 complaints
Charger5,741 complaints
Journey5,290 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.