2006 Dodge RAM 3500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, and owners have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
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…
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Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive
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…
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Switch (electrical system)
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…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
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.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
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…
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Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Certain trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rear view mirrors". The right outside rear view mirror glass has a curved (convex) mirror glass installed instead of flat glass. Curved glass creates a wider view, but displays images further away than they actually are.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the right outside convex mirror glass with a flat mirror glass free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Exterior lighting
Certain trucks equipped with dual rear wheels fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks may have been inadvertently manufactured without the roof mounted cab clearance lamps.
Remedy: Dealers will install cab clearance lights free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
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.
257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 have filed 257 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,366 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The d”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2022 · Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel wobbled violently. The vehicle was taken to simi valley chrysler dodge jeep RAM (2350 first st, si”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 15, 2020 · Steering
Compare Dodge RAM 3500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM 3500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 20 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 70 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 108 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 124 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 125 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 105 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 104 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 58 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM 3500 | 1 | 130 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 | 0 | 44 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM 3500 | 6 | 286 |
| 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 | 4 | 214 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 | 4 | 196 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 257 |
| 2007 Dodge RAM 3500 | 11 | 210 |
| 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 | 9 | 173 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 | 5 | 105 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM 3500 | 9 | 150 |
| 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 | 5 | 225 |
| 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 | 8 | 366 |
Checking a specific 2006 Dodge RAM 3500
How do I know if my 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500; 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
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 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.