2006 Dodge RAM 1500: won't start

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 May 29, 2019 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OH

Without any warning, no gauge signs or anything, the truck just shut down. It would not start again and the engine seems to be locked up it will not crank over. I was sitting at a stop light and the check engine light came on, oil gauge dropped, and the truck shut off all within seconds. Not a good situation I was lucky that I was not on an interstate going 60 or 70 miles an hour.

Filed Oct 21, 2017 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · NM

First problem was one idiot light on the dash indicated the emergency brake was on (and it wasn't). But since the operation of the truck was not an issue, I continued driving for two more months while more and more idiot lights came on each time the vehicle was used, electronically reporting a problem with the vehicle when there wasn't one. Finally two months later, the truck would not start at all or even turn over. When the key was turned to start the vehicle, the engine wouldn't even crank. Yet all the idiot lights came on which indicated to me it was an electronic problem and not a mechanical one like a bad ignition or bad battery. After repeated attempts, opening and closing the doors electronically with the key fob on and off repeatedly, disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, locking and unlocking the doors manually, and even jiggling the steering wheel, eventually the vehicle would start up completely normally, but with all the idiot lights on. This was erratic and there was no rhyme or reason why it was happening or what caused the problem. The situation continued like this about a week until the engine would not even shut down when the key was turned to the off position. Not only that, several times the engine continued running when the key was removed and there was no way to stop the engine from running except sitting in the vehicle and waiting for it to sputter to a stop, which was a colossal waste of time and money and a potentially dangerous situation. After a subsequent appointment at the local dodge dealer here in albuquerque where the vehicle sat in the service bay for a week while the issue was being evaluated, resulting in the issue eventually being diagnosed as a bad tipm, which needed to be replaced at a grossly overpriced cost of $1600, since the part is available online for less than $400.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Fuel system · TX

After filling gas tank in truck in the process of turning out of the parking lot on to a busy road the truck stalled out and would not start. Since then I have learned that in order to prevent this from happening anytime after filling the truck in the first few miles after driving if o plan to cove to a stop I must change gears in to neutral and rev the engine above 1500 RPM to keep it from dying. I feel that this is a serious safety issue with the risk of being run in to if the truck stalls turning on top a road.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 35,000 miles · FL

When it is very hot and the windows have been up, the ignition switch will not turn. The steering wheel will not turn and the key will not rotate from locked position. I have contacted dodge and they say they have made notes on the issue, but they don't see a problem that they are responsible for. If this was an issue that I would have control of creating - it would be my problem. This is an issue with safety in that if I had an emergency and this happened I would not be able to start my car. Or, have a car-full of groceries and find out the car won't start!!! Bad enough I have to wait for the car to cool off when this happens. This is a summertime issue which makes me have to find shade or park where the sun doesn't shine into the front of the car. Problem seems to be a part (probably plastic) that expands when it gets very hot and prevents the key cylinder from rotating. This can't be the only car with this issue as dodge would elude to . . .

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TX

After getting off work around 11:30 p.m. I went to gas up at a chevron station. I left the station and went to the atm. After leaving the atm I got back into my vehicle it cranked, went dead and would not start again . I had the truck tow to a shop and according to the mechanic the valve fell from the engine . Now according to mechanic this is an ongoing problem with dodge. I am concerned because the only major trouble I've had with this vehicle is getting spark plugs. If this is an ongoing problem then my 2014 dodge that I have purchased will do the same time.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Engine · 15,700 miles · TX

Traveling west bound on I/10 mile marker 109 vinton la. My 06 dodge ram hemi 1500 5.7 quad cab two wheel drive engine shut off was in the left 3rd lane had to move over two lanes to get to the right side of the interstate. I tried starting turn over good but would not start.

Filed Apr 28, 2014 · Acceleration · NC

2006 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to electronic throttle system problems. *smd the consumer stated 4 months ago, the vehicle would not start, and it was towed to a repair shop. Upon his return, he was informed there was nothing wrong. The problem returned again, and the throttle control warning light illuminated.