Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 670 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V795000 Clutch Ignition Interlock Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V528000 Failure of the Left Tie Rod Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V350000 OUTER TIE ROD FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E013000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E009000 REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARM FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V038000 ABS ECU NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 231 complaints
- Electrical System 131 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 122 complaints
- Suspension 106 complaints
- Air Bags 77 complaints
- Visibility 38 complaints
Of the 670 complaints on file, 35 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 670 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 has a moderate number of complaints and several recall campaigns, primarily involving steering and airbags. While this suggests potential issues, the overall complaint volume is typical for a vehicle of this age, leading to an average rating. The data is somewhat limited, impacting certainty.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| airbag system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect and rotate tires
- Replace air filters
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or noise
- Electrical shorts or flickering lights
- Airbag warning light
- Unresponsive brakes
- Suspension squeaks or clunks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.