2006 Dodge RAM 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

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 Jul 22, 2016 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side hub assembly separated while driving at a low speed. The contact added that the vehicle emitted a grinding noise prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v038000 (suspension) had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Transmission, Wheels · SC

Turning left or right and sometimes backing up, the truck constantly squeaks. I had the hubs replaced recently as the mechanic said that was the problem but it wasn't. I don't want something to fall out from under the truck or lock up. I was at at local lowe's recently and a woman was backing her dodge truck to load lumber and it was making the same noises as mine.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Wheels · 75,000 miles · MN · crash

Front wheel bearings/hub. 4x4... Severe grinding/ vibration in turns. Bearings were dry and worn badly . This caused uncontrollable wheel movement during breaking. Loss of vehicle control in the rain when braking.. Luckily no damage to vehicle in incident.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · MS

5 months ago my vehicle started a vibration in the steering wheel as I would drive and then my truck would shake as slowing....I went to the dealership for a fuel service and was notified of several recalls including a hub assembly that I had replaced the year before. I was told I would be called within 2 weeks to schedule a appt to have it fixed but when I attempted to call, the person I had talked to was let go or fired...since then I have been going to school and working fulltime. 2 weeks ago my truck started with a noise sounding like a squeal/squeak...and I was told it just needed penetrating oil but the noise has gotten worse....

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Suspension · 41,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, he noticed a grinding and squeaking sound coming from front driver's side wheel bearing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed May 21, 2012 · Suspension · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel the front end made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the failure was located in the front wheel bearings. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v038000 suspension: front: wheel bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 38,000 miles · NJ

Started hearing a low howling noise in my front end when going around curves in the road, it progressively got louder after a couple weeks to a grinding sound,took it to the dealer where I bought it performance dodge, woodbury, nj. They stated that both front wheel bearings were bad. I told the service manager that I heard there was a recall on my year model for that very reason, he stated that he never heard of it, I informed him of the reason for the recall, and his answer was that my truck was 6 years old and those things wear out. I said are you crazy the truck has only 38000 miles on it, his answer was it was a good thing I purchased a extened sevice contract. It cost me $107.00 deductable.I called chrysler and was told there was no recall on my truck.this was my first chrysler product and if this is how they stand behind there product, when they were aware that there was a problem at the factory it will be my last. My truck should have been part of that recall, just like many others that were not.I will be trading it in for a ford next year. Now I know why the govt. Had to bail chrysler out so many times.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Lights, Suspension · 69,579 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front passenger side wheel bearing while driving. In addition, when activating the right turn signal, the left turn signal would illuminate and when she activated the left turn signal, the right turn signal would illuminate. Sporadically, both turn signals would become inoperable. The dealer advised the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing ) and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed nor was the vehicle diagnosed for the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 69,579.

Filed May 26, 2011 · Suspension · 68,000 miles · VA

Suspension, wheel bearing failure 5/26/11 2006 ram 1500 started as a loud howling noise, ranged from 25 >70mph then went to a grinding noise with a vibration in turns mainly right hand out of warranty 68000 mile, paid big bucks to dealer to replace left frt bearing assembly, it had failed, found a recall 07v038000 had been done when trucks were built for same issue, manufacture states truck was just a couple months out of recall period recall time11/7/05 and 4/27/06, factory tag on truck shows mfg date of 06/06 sorry for your luck, have found so far 19 more just like mine since the recall has happened that has filed with ?the federal safety agency? How many has not, knowing there is a national problem , how many close calls or fatality?s must happen before the federal safety agency takes notice that it allowed dodge to short change this recall, 07v1038000 needs brought back with amendments, replace without prejudice note- dealer was asked during repair how many of these that has had a problem, answer very few to none was the answer, ouch at time of the recall over 38000 vehicles is considered only a few ??

Filed May 25, 2011 · Wheels · 69,747 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle began to vibrate and he heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the front driver's side wheel bearing and hub failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10e040000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). The failure and current mileages were 69,7474. Updated 06/10/11 *bf updated 02/03/2012 *ln

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Wheels · 102,700 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 MPH the contact began to hear a grinding noise. The contact began to pull the vehicle over when the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the wheel bearings failed, leading to the wheel detaching. The contact was also told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 10e040000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 102,700.