Dodge Ram Complaints (2006)

1,749 consumer complaints on file.

#10274722June 23, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SEVERAL DAYS AGO MY TURN-SIGNAL, WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AT TIMES. FOR EXAMPLE I WOULD ACTIVATE THE SIGNAL SWITCH FOR A LEFT TURN AND THE RIGHT TURN INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD GO ON. OR, WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK OR DID NOT PERFORM THE SELECTED FUNCTION. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR OBVIOUS REASONS AND BECAUSE THIS IS THE SECOND SWITCH I HAD IN THIS TRUCK. A YEAR OR SO AGO I HAD THE SWITCH REPLACED BY DODGE FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT AND NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10274660June 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP. A MECHANIC CUT OFF THE HARNESS WIRE AND STATED THAT THE WIRES WERE TOUCHING OTHER WIRES IN THE HARNESS, WHICH IS HOW THE FIRE STARTED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. CHRYSLER KEPT TRANSFERRING THE CONTACT TO PEOPLE WITHIN CHRYSLER, ASKING QUESTIONS, AND GIVING HIM THE RUN AROUND. INITIALLY, THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE ASSISTANT MANAGER AT ONE OF THE DEALERS AND WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO CHRYSLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER INFORMED TO BRING HIS VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,300. UPDATED 7/23/09 *CN UPDATED 07/30/09.*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10273194June 9, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. THE DEFECT WAS CAUSING THE TURN SIGNALS TO FLASH RIGHT TO LEFT WHEN IN THE RIGHT TURN POSITION. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIR JUST A DAY OR TWO AFTER NOTICING THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SERVICE WRITER SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE SWITCH AND THEY REPLACED IT. THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY AND MY BILL WAS APPROXIMATELY $300.00. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND WOULD EXPECT FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS/36000 MILES. MY VEHICLE HAD 35,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF REPAIR. I WAS NOT OFFERED THE OLD PART. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10273063June 8, 2009
STEERING
2006 DODGE RAM WITH 38,000 MILES THE OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE EXTREMELY WORN TO A POINT WHERE SEPARATION WAS POSSIBLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10273168June 8, 2009
STEERING
PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 CUMMINS DIESEL. TRUCK WAS USED AT TIME OF PURCHASE WITH AROUND 20 THOUSAND MILES ON IT. FIVE DAYS LATER DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 55-60 MILES PER HOUR THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. LUCKY FOR ME NOBODY WAS AROUND ALL I COULD DO WAS TO KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD HAD TO USE BOTH LANES, MINE AND THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. I WAS REALLY OUT OF CONTROL COULDN'T STEER OR BRAKE TO STOP. AFTER LOOKING ON LINE I HAVE COME TO KNOW IT AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE E RATED TIRES OR TEN PLY'S. THEY INSTALLED NEW STEERING STABILIZER AND SUGGESTED NEW SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TO TAKE OFF THE FRONT 2" IN LEVELING KIT OR FRONT SPACERS THAT WERE ON MY TRUCK WHEN I PURCHASED IT. DROVE TRUCK HOME AND THE FRONT END WAS SHAKING THE WHOLE WAY. SO I BOUGHT BRAND NEW E RATED TIRES AND PUT ALL NEW EXPENSIVE AFTER MARKET SHOCKS ON THE TRUCK MYSELF. SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT WAS ACHIEVED BY THESE UPGRADES. ALSO TOOK TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALER AFTER THESE MODIFICATIONS FOR A SECOND OPINION. THEY WOULDN'T REPLACE ANYTHING BUT SAID THEY TIGHTENED A FEW THINGS IN THE FRONT END. THEY THEN SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY THE RIMS ON MY TRUCK. SO I PURCHASED BRAND NEW RIMS AND TOOK THE 2" LEVELERS OFF. TRUCK STILL SHAKES AT AROUND 55-60 MPH AND IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. BOTTOM LINE IS THAT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND TAKE MY FAMILY ON OUTINGS WITHOUT THE CHANCE OF CRASHING BECAUSE OF A DEFECT THAT DODGE COULD FIX. VERY UPSET AND HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN. I HAVE NO CHANCE OF FIGHTING DODGE OR EVEN A CAR DEALERSHIP BY MYSELF. CAN YOU HELP? TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I HAVE ONLY DROVE 5 THOUSAND MILES IN ONE YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10272825June 4, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NO INCIDENT PRIOR TO FAILURE. HEAD LIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVEN AT NIGHT ON THE EXPRESS WAY AT 65 MPH, GIVEN NO PRIOR NOTICE THAT IT WILL FAIL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WILL BE REPLACED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10272712June 2, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I TURN ON THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND THE RIGHT COMES ON AND VICE VERSA. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10270010May 26, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE RAM 1500 WHEN SUDDENLY WHILE GOING OVER A BRIDGE DOING 60MPH, THE TRUCK ENGINE SHUTS DOWN AND THE TRUCK DASH ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON. IMMEDIATELY THE TRUCK LOSES ITS POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. IT WAS ALL I COULD TO HOLD IT TO THE ROAD AND I WAS HEADED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I BARELY ESCAPED WITH MY LIFE AND NOW TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP AND WAS RUINED (NOT TO MENTION THE 36,000 MILES WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED). THE COST OF A NEW MOTOR $7,000 NOT COUNTING LABOR. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD THAT THIS WAS THE SECOND DODGE RAM PICK-UP THAT DID THIS SAME THING. I AM FILING A LAW-SUIT IMMEDIATELY AND NEED HELP ANYWHERE I CAN GET IT. THE DEALERSHIP STATES IT WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COSTS. THE TRUCK HAD 49,000 MILES ON IT...RUINED!!!.. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10269769May 23, 2009
STEERING, SUSPENSION:FRONT
2006 DODGE RAM MEGACAB 4X4 LAST WAS DRIVING AROUND CORNER LOST STEERING CONTROL. COLLISION INTO 5 PARKED VEHICLES TOTALING ALL VEHICLES HIT APPROX 48 MPH AT NIGHT CLEAR ROADWAYS NO ICE OR WATER POLICE REPORT SHOWS THAT STEERING WENT OUT ON VEHICLE BECAUSE STEERING WHEEL TURNED BUT WHEELS DID NOT.. STEERING WAS LOST MEANING NO STEERING CONTROL WHATSOEVER. HAD TO HAVE WHOLE FRONT END PUT ON TRUCK. STEERING APPEARS OKAY. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10269701May 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN I TURN ON THE LEFT BLINKER THE RIGHT AND LEFT BLINKER COME ON AT THE SAME TIME, OR THE LEFT WON'T COME ON AND JUST THE RIGHT. SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE 2006 DODGES. VERY UNSAFE - OTHER DRIVERS HAVE NO IDEA WHICH LANE YOUR CHANGING OVER TO. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10269585May 21, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT
DODGE RAM DEATH WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THE FRONT END IS GOING BACK AND FORTH UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN THEN IF YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT STARTS SHAKING AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10269425May 19, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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 THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,692 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10269442May 19, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH MY TURN SIGNALS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY AND SOMETIMES NOT WORKING AT ALL. I WAS TURNING LEFT THE OTHER DAY AND LOOKED DOWN TO SEE THAT MY RIGHT SIGNAL WAS FLASHING. OF COURSE MY WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT SO I'M SURE THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ON IT. I AM PART OF A DODGE FORUM AND OF GUYS ON THERE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THOUGHT WRITING IN MAY HELP WITH THIS ISSUE CAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THIS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10267683May 4, 2009
VISIBILITY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH (TURN SIGNAL) IS MALFUNCTIONING. I HAVE HEARD MANY PEOPLE STATE THIS SAME THING. THE TURN SIGNALS WILL ACTIVATE OPPOSITE (TRIP THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT ACTIVATES) AND VICE VERSA. THE HIGH BEAMS WILL NOT TURN OFF. AND MOST RECENTLY I WAS IN A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH ARE ACTIVATED BY THE SAME SWITCH DID NOT WORK. I HAD TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP BEFORE I COULD CONTINUE SINCE I COULD NOT GET THEM TO ACTIVATE. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH APPEARS TO BE A FAULTY PART OF MY TRUCK 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10267193April 29, 2009
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ERRATIC WINDSHIELD WIPER PERFORMANCE FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WIPERS. WIPERS STALLED IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD IN A THUNDERSTORM WHILE TOWING A 24,000 LB TRAILER ON INTERSTATE 65 WITH SEMI TRUCK/TRAILERS ON 3 SIDES. THIS WAS THE 2ND INCIDENT OF WIPER FAILURE. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED ABOUT 6 MONTHS EARLIER. AFTER LEAVING THE TRUCK PARKED OVERNITE, THE WIPER OPERATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AFTER BOTH OCCURRENCES. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE WIPERS AFTER THE 1ST OCCURRENCE WHILE THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THE 2ND OCCURRENCE I WAS TOLD THAT THE TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)HAD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE TIPM. DURING BOTH WIPER FAILURES, THE DRIVING SITUATION WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE ROAD SPRAY COVERED THE WINDSHIELD AND SEVERELY CUT DOWN VISIBILITY. *TR PHONE INTERVIEW UPDATE (10/01/09): OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS AFTER TIPM (TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE )WAS DIAGNOSED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE WIPER FAILURE MODE. OWNER STATES THAT THE TIPM WAS REPLACED AND HAD MULTIPLE FAILURE MODES OCCUR INCLUDING : INOPERABLE WIPERS, FLIPPED TURN SIGNALS, AND INOPERABLE CRUISE CONTROL. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK FOR REPAIRS AND THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITHC WAS REPLACED. OWNER STATES NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10267006April 27, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I BOUGHT A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500 IN 2006. AFTER 27,000 MILES THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK NOW HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT, AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES, AND I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS RESURFACED ONCE. EACH TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, THE COST IS ABOUT $260. THERE IS NO SIGNIFICANT EVENT LEADING UP TO THE ROTORS WARPING. MY TRUCK IS MY GENERAL USE VEHICLE. I TOW A BOAT ON OCCASION, WHICH WEIGHS LESS THEN 2000 POUNDS. THIS TRUCK IS RATED FOR FAR MORE THAN THAT. LAST ROTOR RESURFACING TOOK PLACE ON 24 APR 09. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10266632April 24, 2009
SUSPENSION:REAR, POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE REAR AXLE SPRING WHICH WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT, AND THE TIE ROD WERE REPLACED. THE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS PARTIALLY ATTACHED WITH THREE LOOSE BOLTS AND ONE BOLT MISSING. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHICH THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10266371April 22, 2009
SUSPENSION:FRONT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 1500. THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEEL BEARING CAME APART AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. RECALL # 07V038000, COMPONENT: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10266254April 21, 2009
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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 THE TIE RODS. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN IN THE INTERIM, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE HER SAFETY. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 34,368.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10266280April 21, 2009
STEERING
STEERING PROBLEM WITH CUSTOMERS TRUCK. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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