2006 Dodge RAM Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge RAM, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Dodge RAM. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Dodge RAM have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,659 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 st”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2022 · Air bags
“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 ligh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 7, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD, Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 9–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 8–14 / 11–20 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8/10 cyl, 3.7/4.7/5.7/8.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Dodge RAM model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Dodge RAM | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 Dodge RAM | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 Dodge RAM | 0 | 3 |
| 1981 Dodge RAM | 0 | 2 |
| 1983 Dodge RAM | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 Dodge RAM | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Dodge RAM | 0 | 10 |
| 1986 Dodge RAM | 0 | 18 |
| 1987 Dodge RAM | 0 | 18 |
| 1988 Dodge RAM | 0 | 22 |
| 1989 Dodge RAM | 0 | 28 |
| 1990 Dodge RAM | 0 | 23 |
| 1991 Dodge RAM | 2 | 51 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM | 1 | 58 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM | 0 | 54 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM | 18 | 469 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM | 12 | 611 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM | 10 | 625 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM | 7 | 398 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM | 13 | 483 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM | 9 | 366 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM | 6 | 147 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM | 9 | 318 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM | 2 | 116 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM | 2 | 53 |
| 2004 Dodge RAM | 1 | 58 |
| 2005 Dodge RAM | 0 | 40 |
| 2006 Dodge RAM | 0 | 25 |
| 2007 Dodge RAM | 1 | 17 |
| 2008 Dodge RAM | 2 | 25 |
| 2009 Dodge RAM | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 Dodge RAM | 5 | 27 |
| 2011 Dodge RAM | 4 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Dodge RAM
How do I know if my 2006 Dodge RAM 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.
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.
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.