2006 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Body · 258,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a right turn, a loud popping noise was heard coming from the vehicle. After parking the vehicle, it was discovered that the sub-frame had separated near the front passenger side. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to faulty welding of the sub-frame. A unknown local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 258,000. *ln

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Body · 80,000 miles · TN · 1 injury

I had an accident related to the driver's side grab handle. I never usually use it to get into the truck, but decided to use it on june 7th, 2017. The truck is hardly ever driven and in very, very good condition. The grab handle was not loose in any way prior to the accident and had never been worked on or replaced. When I grabbed the handle to pull myself into the truck, which was stationary and parked in a driveway, the whole panel ripped right off and sent me falling hard to the asphalt driveway. I fell about 3 feet. By the way, I only weigh about 120 lbs. The fall caused me to break my left hip. I laid in the driveway screaming in excruciating pain and for help until someone found me. An ambulance transported me to a hospital. I had a partial hip replacement due to the hip fracture. Upon inspection, it looked like the panel/grab handle was secured into the body of the truck by plastic discs and clips! I was shocked and assumed something like that would've been secured by a more sturdy material. This accident has been physically and financially devastating for me.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 324,000 miles · FL

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the area on the dashboard where the air bag deployed was warped. The dealer diagnosed that the warped area was due to the humidity. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 324,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 17, 2016 · Body · 98,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a repair shop, the technician informed the contact that there was corrosion on the rear driver side wheel well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 50,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was rust and corrosion under the carriage, the front frame, the rear frame, near the axles, the rear end springs, and the tie rods. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Body · 106,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

I was on my way to work when I crashed into a dump truck and my car was pretty much totalled the accident was horrible and the air bag did not deployed. I constantly suffer back pain and although I was told by the hospital to get the treatment I lost my job due to the pain I get plus I did not have any transportation. And now I see that there is a recall for this vehicle for the air bag.

Filed May 8, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 142,000 miles · CT · fire

Approx. In 2012 I filed a complaint that the rear pinion gear had snapped on my truck. The dealership recommended installing a new / used rear end. I had the used rear end installed. On 5-7-2015 while on the highway the axle on the rear end abruptly broke. This occurred at approx. 60 MPH. Almost causing a catastrophe. The wheel broke away as well as the brake caliper, thus loosing my brakes. As a result damage to the body also occurred. As I said I did file a previous complaint but was told that even though there is a recall on the rear ends on some of these models mine was not one. I paid the $2,500 or so to have that resolved. I feel this shouldn't have ever happened as this vehicle let alone twice. As of now my vehicle is awaiting a inspection from the dealership as well as insurance.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Body · 70,000 miles · MO

Dodge rams have a big rust problem. Right over the wheels on both sides of the truck (wheel wells) they rust horribly because of them making a lip on the inside that holds water and debrit and erode the wheel well which eventually brakes apart. This is a problem with all dodge trucks from 2003- 2008. There are hundreds of these incidents reported. The cost to repair is horrible for a person to pay also. This is a factory defect.

Filed Mar 30, 2013 · Body · 92,600 miles · MD

I noticed the paint puckering above the rear wheel well on the driver side last fall. Over the winter, the puckers gave way and severe rusting is visible the full length of the wheel well from the base to about 6 inches above the wheel well. Today I noticed the same thing happening on the passenger side. I have been informed that the metal has rusted out and both side inner and outer panels need to be replaced. The truck is kept clean and waxed, and has not been submerged in water nor exposed to salt water as it is used to commute on inland interstate highways almost exclusively. I noticed that other owners of this vehicle are having similar issues with the paint in this area. Is this a defect in the metal, paint, or welds that cause this problem. .

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Body · 85,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While parked the contact noticed rust on the rear driver and passenger side wheel wells. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosticd. The mechanic stated the wheel well could be replaced with a metal panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated they would not assist because the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.