Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Ram
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Ram has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E009000 AFTERMARKET WINDSHEILD WIPER MODULES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E001000 AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT STEERING LINKAGES/POWERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge RAM garners an average rating due to a moderate number of complaints and four recall campaigns, primarily affecting steering and electrical systems. While there are some concerns, the evidence regarding major failures is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| Steering system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Visibility system | Unknown | $200–$700 | 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 change
- Tire rotation
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play or noise
- Electrical shorts
- Wiper failure
- Headlight issues
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Ram at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.