While driving at 40mph rear pinion flange separated from pinion shaft causing rear differential damage and driveshaft to fall out and rear wheels locked up. I was instructed by police officer to have towed immediately due to dangerous location.
2006 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. After starting the vehicle, it would not move. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact is an authorized mechanic and determined that the rear differential failed and the gear was shredded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,175.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact came to a complete stop and discovered that the driveshaft became detached from the vehicle and rolled away from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut fractured and caused the driveshaft to become detached from the vehicle. As a result, the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a delay when shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to inspect and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v461000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. When driving over unleveled land, the vehicle veered to the left or right and was extremely difficult to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced all four tires but the failure recurred. The contact was also included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 15v313000 (air bags) and was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/25/15*lj the consumer stated while driving on the freeway the transmission popped loudly. The electrical system is unreliable. The turn signals, emergency flashers, high beams, and windshield wipers all operate unintentionally. Updated 2/12/16 *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to shake violently as the engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Transmission failed. Paid $2500.00 to have repair . And is still having transmission issues...
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled away without warning. The contact entered the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module, transfer case motor, and pigtail connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,115.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving at 35 MPH, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle veered to the right. The contact noticed that the pinion nut fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v474000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 174,000. Ma 08/11/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving 25 MPH, the rear driveshaft failed and caused the rear of the vehicle to hit the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who found that the rear driveshaft nut was not locked correctly, which caused the rear driveshaft to separate. The rear driveshaft was replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The failure mileage was 79,000.
While traveling on us 290 west toward austin, tx, my rear axle locked without warning. There was no indication of any issue prior to the lock. No sound or vibration occurred prior to the incident. The rear wheels locked and the drive shaft dropped. I was able to control the truck and slide onto the shoulder. The only reason that I was at such a low speed was that I was about to pull over. Had this occurred 5 minutes prior or after I resumed travel, I would have been at 75 MPH as that is the speed limit on that particular stretch of roadway. This could have been a very serious accident had it happened in city traffic or at a higher speed. The vehicle is not repaired. Your agency may examine it to assist in your ongoing investigation: pe14019
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While attempting to engage the clutch, a piece of the clutch fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v795000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear of the vehicle vibrated and the rear driveshaft suddenly detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that a rear axle pinion nut became loose. The vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience various issues related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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.
The rear drive shaft fall out of the truck while I was driving. I was going about 45-50 and it just fell out. A part like that could not fall out of a truck. I bought the truck in april of 2014. Need assistance in getting this matter resolved.
Rear axle pinion nut came out causing the drive shaft to fall out and the rear differential to freeze up. This happened with no noise or notice while driving at 65 MPH on the interstate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and lost control of the vehicle due to the driveshaft detaching. The vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Back rear driveline just fell off driving at around 30 MPH. Leaking seals were also found. Truck completely froze, right off the freeway exit and almost caused accidents that could have been fatal. Truck would not move until it was towed .. Apparently there is a recall for 2005,2009-2011 years for this problem, but not 2006 .. I'm wondering how that happened? Costs were 2860.69 to fix . The consumer stated the rear differential locked up on his vehicle, twice. Updated 10/28/15.
I was traveling at approximately 60 MPH when the rear axle of my 2006 ram 1500 locked up causing the vehicle to go into a skid, then released. After disassembling the rear axle, it was determined that the pinion nut had backed off causing the pinion bearings to fail and the pinion shaft to twist and fail due to the excessive movement of the pinion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear of the vehicle seized and the driveshaft fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.
I was driving in west hartford, ct, at ~3:00 pm, on the interstate ramp, from park avenue to I-84 eastbound, when my dodge ram skidded to a stop, in the travel lane. At the time, my foot was on the accelerator, as I was accelerating up to speed. I immediately put on my hazard flashers, put the vehicle in park, grabbed my phone, and got out of the vehicle, since it was in the travel lane, and was at risk of being hit. Once I got clear of the vehicle, in the shoulder, I looked under the vehicle, and the back end of the driveshaft was laying on the pavement (it had become disconnected from the rear axle). I called 911 to request police assistance. When the police officer arrived, he couldn't even push the dodge ram off to the shoulder, because the rear axle would not turn. The officer set up flares and warning devices, and called a tow truck. When the tow truck arrived, even the tow rig had trouble getting the truck onto it's bed due to the rear wheels not turning. The dodge ram was towed to a garage. The mechanic has told me that the nut holding the pinion to the drive shaft came loose, allowing the pinion to slip into the rear differential, and jaming the differential, which locked up the rear wheels, even thought my foot was not on the brakes at the time. This incident is very serious. If a tractor trailer or any other vehicle had been immediately behind me when the dodge ram's rear axle locked up, I would have been rear-ended, causing an accident, injury, and possibly fatality. If my son was with me, he would have also been hurt. I had just left a wedding, and was driving to the reception, when this happened. The only reason my son was not with me, was because he asked to ride with his grandfather when we left the church...updated 06/25/14 *bf updated 06/30/2014 *js..updated 01/07/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the pinion nut became loose, cusing a leak from the rear pinion area. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that the axle pinion nuts were loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Winding noise at low speed also have problem with head light it don't turn on (driver side ) directional door for A/C heather broken.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the four wheel drive service warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as she attempted a turn, the vehicle independently engaged into four wheel drive high and caused the engine to operate roughly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the four wheel drive selector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. ..updated 04-22-14 *bf the consumer the problem seemed to be common, as his VIN was included in a tsb from 2007. The consumer didn't understand why he had to pay $350 to update the problem via dodge's software/computer module program. Updated 04/23/14
Vehicle has a delayed engagement after sitting for an extended period of time. Particularly happens in colder weather. Delayed engagement will also make transmission start off in higher gear. Will take roughly 30 seconds to engage into gear. Issue is sporadic therefore local dodge garage has failed to diagnose problem. Dodge has had many tsa notices concerning this same delayed engagement but still neglects to take responsibility for their flaw. After speaking to multiple transmission shops I have been made aware that the 2006 ram transmission pump is faulty and even the manager at the local dodge garage verified that dodge has replaced the pump with a different model because of the delayed engagement but yet they still are not replacing the faulty pumps that are currently in the vehicle they sold.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate and the steering suddenly malfunctioned. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into a tree. No injuries were reported and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The contact was not aware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the dealer had to repair the entire rear differential and pinion. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 79,015.
The rear differential/pinion seal assembly has gone out 7+ times since march of 2009. It has chattered, hummed, it has leaked and whined.
This is the tenth time my truck has stalled out since I have owned it. There is no warning, errors or codes. It has taken place while driving, turning at low speeds and while stopped. Most recently was today in which I was almost rear ended and a victim of road rage by the other driver. The truck does start again, but it takes a few minutes. The truck will then run fine for a while and then it occurs again. Weather and road conditions do not have a factor in this. Ii have noticed that this is a common problem with many dodge owners. This is a severe safety issue. I have been to the dealer and they have found no issues. All of the maintenance is up to date and beyond. I have all documents to prove the above mentioned. Dodge has replied by stating that the vehicle is out of warranty. There has to be an answer to this. This is a life safety issue. Please look into this.
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