2006 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension problems

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 13, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · PA

I was driving and the rear drive shaft fell out of the truck and the rear locked up making the truck undrivable. I heard this is a common problem in dodge rams and it is definitely a safety issue and there should be a recall to address this reoccurring problem that can cause a loss of life or life threatening accident

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Seat belts, Suspension · PA

Truck making a whooping sound when driving and front tires wobbling and front suspension sloppy. Could be hub assembly, ball joints etc which can cause wheel to detach. All recalls for fwd and awd 2006 dodge ram 1500 but not for 4wd. My truck has every recall problem listed on the recall list for fwd and awd vehicles why weren't same recalls put out for the 4wdodels? Seatbelt won't latch, steering and front suspension a mess and electrical door locks don't work nor car alarm system

Filed May 27, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 133,000 miles · OH

Owner of j.p. Direct auto sales in florence, ky sold me a vehicle with odometer discrepancies. The owner sold the vehicle at a little over 133,000 miles but the odometer has never rolled over since I drove the truck off the lot. Furthermore, a mechanic performed an engine light reading that indicated an issue tripped around 146,000 miles. The owner is not owning up to the odometer discrepancy and making returning the truck very difficult.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Suspension · 216,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving 25 MPH, the front passenger tire detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (6850 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 968-4900) where it was diagnosed that the hub bearing separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no warranty on the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 216,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Seat belts, Suspension · 142,000 miles · MS

Front passenger seat seatbelt locked - cannot use. Vehicle makes humming noise while driving. Just purchased vehicle in august 2018

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 May 31, 2018 · Acceleration, Suspension · 177,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a whining noise. The rear of the vehicle jumped approximately two feet in the air, and then the vehicle skidded onto the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the front hub and bearing seized. The contact stated that the front wheel fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to jim brown chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa bay (10909 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, (813) 452-5499) to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v038000 (suspension) in 2007 at 10,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available. *tt

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · VA

Front end/steering shakes when you hit a bump or the road is rough. All most makes the vehicle uncontrolable.