2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (25% of reports).
- 84steering complaints
- 78,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 56%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 21 of 84 complaints (25%)
- Front end: mentioned in 12 of 84 complaints (14%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 6 of 84 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 1500 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 47 | 7% | 45,008 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 45 | 7% | 66,240 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 40 | 8% | 71,400 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 28 | 4% | 68,575 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 103 | 19% | 57,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 60 | 12% | 59,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 84 | 11% | 78,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 59 | 5% | 65,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 86 | 8% | 59,633 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 44 | 4% | 76,504 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 44 | 5% | 55,713 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 53 | 5% | 55,900 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 17 | 3% | 100,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 32 | 5% | 65,600 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 28 | 5% | 90,825 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 23 | 6% | 95,100 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 23 | 8% | 118,343 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 16 | 8% | 66,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving and the rear drive shaft fell out of the truck and the rear locked up making the truck undrivable. I heard this is a common problem in dodge rams and it is definitely a safety issue and there should be a recall to address this reoccurring problem that can cause a loss of life or life…
This truck gets the death wobble at random times at Highway speeds , its almost caused me to crash a few times , something is not right with the front end
9-02-2020, power steering failure, very hard to steer, can't drive like that. Was driving when happened. Went to repair shop 9-04-2020 had power steering pump pulley replaced, for $186.42.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about steering for the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 (11% of the 792 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 78,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 21 of 84 complaints, followed by “front end” (12).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Air Bags problems (193)
- Exterior Lighting problems (139)
- Electrical System problems (125)
- Suspension problems (106)
- Power Train problems (100)
- Visibility problems (56)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or steering problems across all RAM 1500 years.