2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 128,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “takata air bags” (14% of reports).
- 77air bags complaints
- 128,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 2related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Takata air bags: mentioned in 11 of 77 complaints (14%)
- Failed deploy: mentioned in 5 of 77 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 11 | 4% | 71,994 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 1 | 0% | 104,995 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 2 | 1% | 96,000 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 16 | 7% | 82,000 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 30 | 9% | 121,500 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 46 | 13% | 45,000 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 77 | 11% | 128,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 76 | 18% | 137,000 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 90 | 15% | 130,000 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 138 | 21% | 95,000 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 6 | 4% | 51,200 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 18 | 4% | 98,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | 160,000 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 18 | 6% | 128,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 18 | 8% | 82,050 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 9 | 4% | 175,000 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 11 | 4% | 257,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 7 | 3% | 142,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving and accelerating to 40 MPH to merge into traffic, the vehicle hydroplaned on standing water, and the driver lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle struck a cement barrier. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that parts were ordered and would be available on August 13, 2026. The contact stated…
Replaced battery cable. Reconnected cable and air bag deployed. To to chrysler dealer and was told it has a broken clock spring and chrysler is covering the repair
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500s have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about air bags for the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 (11% of the 670 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 2500 air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 128,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “takata air bags”, in 11 of 77 complaints, followed by “failed deploy” (5).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
- Steering problems (231)
- Electrical System problems (131)
- Exterior Lighting problems (122)
- Suspension problems (106)
See all 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or air bags problems across all RAM 2500 years.