2006 Mack DM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DM years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Mack DM. That is the most of any DM model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mack DM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mack DM recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Problem: On certain trucks, the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to the steering gear may not be tightened properly.
Risk: This may affect the performance of the steering, which may result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the torque on the bolt that attaches the pitman arm to steering gear and tighten the bolt properly. The recall beagn august 18, 2005. Owners contact mack at 1-800-2528-6586.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
June 19, 2006 at approximately 7:40 am in houston,tx. Unit number 6611 with usdot number 1272448 registered to roy muffitt heavy haulers attempted to pass my vehicle by using the shoulder of the highway and struck my right rear fender. As i pulled off the 610 west to 45 south exist ramp, the driver…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mack DM?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mack DM?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mack DM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DM model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.