2006 Dodge RAM 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 19, 2025 · Electrical, Suspension · IA

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 — despite ongoing issues. 1. ABS / Brake System: The ABS warning light is on continuously, indicating a malfunction in the ABS control module. This disables anti-lock braking, increasing the risk of skidding or loss of control during emergency stops. KBB shows a recall for this issue, but Dodge says it’s either not open for my VIN or already completed. The ABS light has remained on since 2. Front Wheel Bearing: There is a grinding noise and vibration from the front wheel area, suggesting a worn or failing wheel bearing. This poses a risk of steering loss or wheel detachment. No warning lights have appeared for this issue. 3. Transfer Case / 4WD: The 4WD system intermittently fails to engage or disengage, sometimes with clunking noises or jerking. This can cause unpredictable handling or loss of traction. Issue is still ongoing. 4. Electrical System: Intermittent electrical issues include random warning messages, dimming lights, and occasional no-starts. These affect essential safety systems and match known electrical recalls. These issues have not been confirmed by a dealer but are ongoing and present serious SAFETY risks. I believe my vehicle may have been incorrectly excluded from applicable recalls or that prior recall work was not properly completed. These components are available for inspection.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 26,480 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator intermittently illuminated. The contact also stated that the RPM gauge remained at zero. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram katy (21777 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, (281) 715-6920), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,480.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 192,000 miles · GA

The truck is driving very poorly when you accelerate and the front wheel is making a humming noise. It also shakes a lot when you accelerate pass 50. This happened on the highway. The ABS and brake light comes on all the time. I had the part replaced that the mechanic say it was with no change. The federal safety agency campaign id number : 07v038000

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received in june of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced the failure listed in the recall. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the ABS sensor light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who updated and reprogrammed the computer and replaced the battery in the vehicle, but the failure continued. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Wheels · 145,000 miles · PA

Vibration and noise while moving-- ABS light on. I took the vehicle for repair and was told both front wheel hub and bearings were bad. I was then made aware that there was a recall on this years truck's front wheel hub and bearing units . I called chrysler and was told that this VIN was not part of the recall even though it was manufactured one month from the reported recalled vehicles and manufactured at one of the plants in question in missouri. Please have the dates checked on the recall before someone gets hurt.

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · CA

I have a 2006 dodge ram 1500 with aprox. 54,000. The rotor and brakes went out on the left side only, when I took it to the dealership they stated my caliper was bad, thus causing the rotor and brakes, the caliper is covered by warranty not the rotor & brakes, a check shows the ABS module was recalled on 2006 dodge rams, my VIN is in the range for the recall, but mine is not in the recall (according to them), however they have no explanation of why so much damage at so little miles. A review of complaints shows several issues with rotor, pads & calipers on these vehicles all with low mileage.

Filed Jul 1, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 41,500 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While idling at a stop sign, the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the ABS light illuminated again. The speedometer then failed and the speed was not visible. Most recently, the emergency parking brake light and ABS light illuminated again and the speedometer completely failed. The contact went to autozone; however, there were no error codes for the failure. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified, but the contact wanted to get in touch with the manufacturer's headquarters. The current mileage was 41,952 and failure mileage was approximately 41,500.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · NV

2006 dodge ram 1500 with several problems. Consumer states that the vehicles main rear engine seal blown. Multi hemi motor has no power. Brakes have been replaced twice, wheel bearings were replaced due to a recall, plus other recalls were fixed. *kb the ABS had a minor vibration when the brakes were applied hard. The consumer had air condition, stereo and heater problems.