Truck started rumbling that sounded like when you go over rumble strips on the freeway if I replace the rear end and it's still doing it. The second thing is the transfer case has some kind of short in it that no one can figure out driving down the road it locks in lights out periodically so I had to disengage it so it wouldn't do that so I can drive it would also go into neutral just randomly I was driving uphill when it happened and I had to replace the transmission that cost me $4,200 which I thought would fix the problem but it did not.
2006 Dodge RAM 1500: complete transmission failure
6 of the 792 complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the clutch when all of a sudden the clutch sensor bearing failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch fan and throwout bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000. *tt the consumer stated 3weeks after new clutch and fan, the transmission went out. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission failed. Paid $2500.00 to have repair . And is still having transmission issues...
2006 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, I purchased and have had numerous problems from the start. The transmission engages in such a way as to cause my body to move forward then back, I took it back to the dealership on three occasions, they changed the fluid and put in two new filters, still same problem, I was told by the mechanic of 22 years that's the new transmission feature to keep it from wearing out, it only engages when you stomp on the gas??? 30000 miles started leaking black fluid at front wheel, took to dealership, said suspension was gone, part has been on back order since august 2008 it is now feb. 2009 and no expected arrival date of the part. My tires have worn out completely due to this issue, after continually calling the dealership and complaining they are installing an oem suspension part and will give me one free tire.. Waahoo, what about the other 3?
2006 truck has been into the dealership numerous times for recalls and then had a transmission failure at 26,000 miles, they took the truck and then had to send it 100 miles away to be returned with one of the same problems still happening. They had it for 5 weeks and could not fix the problem. Also have warped rotors on front and had to replace tires on front. I think all they did was change fluid in tranny.
Transmission failure due to transmission overheating.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Plate
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- Gear motor
- Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- 4WD system may not engage or disengage as desired with (serv 4WD) message illuminated
- Transmission jumps out of reverse
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure
- Customer satisfaction notification E16 - transmission cooler return filter
Related recalls
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, the totally integrated power module (tipm) may contain incorrect transfer case calibration set points, potentially resulting in inadvertent transfer case default to neutral.
- Risk
- If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the tipm with new software that prevents the potential for this condition. The recall began on november 7, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 05V461000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
6 of 792 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500 (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500?
There is 1 recall and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Dodge RAM 1500
Wipers 68Ball joint 33Headlights 31Stalling 25No deployment 20Check engine light 17Engine failure 17Grinding brakes 15Airbag light 13Seat belt 13Premature wear 9ABS 8Steering lock-up 8Won't start 8Adaptive cruise 7Power steering loss 7Sudden acceleration 7Whining noise 5
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