2006 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,555 miles. The words owners use most often: “wheel bearing” (30% of reports).
- 106suspension complaints
- 61,555median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 58%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.
- Wheel bearing: mentioned in 32 of 106 complaints (30%)
- Suspension front: mentioned in 19 of 106 complaints (18%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 9 of 106 complaints (8%)
- Hub assembly: mentioned in 7 of 106 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 90 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 106 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 20 | 3% | 50,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 40 | 6% | 25,250 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 28 | 6% | 64,600 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 34 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 49 | 9% | 52,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 69 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 106 | 13% | 61,555 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 82 | 7% | 106,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 66 | 6% | 80,881 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 57 | 5% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 71 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 69 | 6% | 47,568 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 82,350 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 31 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 34 | 7% | 81,920 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 21 | 6% | 123,500 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 27 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 9 | 4% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing may have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.
Risk: This could result in bearing degradation, and if subsequent noise and vibration are ignored, could result in hub assembly separation. This may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front hub and bearing units. The recall began on february 26, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Several safety-critical systems on my vehicle are failing, and the symptoms match existing recalls shown on Kelley Blue Book for my VIN. However, the manufacturer (Dodge/Stellantis) shows only 4 recalls, all marked completed â despite ongoing issues. 1. ABS / Brake System: The ABS warning light…
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…
Truck making a whooping sound when driving and front tires wobbling and front suspension sloppy. Could be hub assembly, ball joints etc which can cause wheel to detach. All recalls for fwd and awd 2006 dodge ram 1500 but not for 4wd. My truck has every recall problem listed on the recall list for…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 (13% 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 suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,555 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel bearing”, in 32 of 106 complaints, followed by “suspension front” (19).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Air Bags problems (193)
- Exterior Lighting problems (139)
- Electrical System problems (125)
- Power Train problems (100)
- Steering problems (84)
- Visibility problems (56)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or suspension problems across all RAM 1500 years.