2006 Dodge RAM 2500 engine problems

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · TX · fire

No indicators of any issues to this - while driving between 65 and 75 MPH the truck begins to smoke not only out of the back end of the truck but underneath the body as well as under the hood of the truck, and we began to smell fuel. The cel light then comes on. We had the whole family in the truck and a small fire extinguisher. This is really nerving since dodge/chrysler as well as cummins knowing this line is a problem and has not done a darn thing about it to rectify any compensation. I hate to say this but I guess it is going to take someone getting really hurt but your attitude of not wanting recall such a fire hazard! Look at all the forums and see that this is a common issue with the fuel line! Line to 4th injector now major repair because of it all the fuel lost under the hood and all over the engine and firewall!

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Engine · 155,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled as most of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the integrated power module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed flames under the front passenger side of the vehicle near the battery. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police/fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 5/4/15*cn the consumer believed the battery on the passenger side shorted out and started the fire. Updated 11/16/2015

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Engine · 65,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and gauges failed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. Both the dealer and an independent mechanic stated that the power distribution center needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 217,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 11, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 114,400 miles · NC

While driving on interstate highway in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck the check engine light came on and the engine shut down. It appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. Fuel had sprayed on the engine and fuel was visibly leaking from the engine. The truck was towed to the dodge dealership where I was told that the number 4 injector tube had broken. The truck was repaired and everything seems to work properly. I discovered that there are multiple instances listed on internet forums related to the number 4 injector tube and clamp holding the fuel line on 2006 dodge ram trucks with the cummins diesel. The fact that the number 4 injector tube (out of 6 total) is the only injector tube that appears to have this problem and the fact that fuel is sprayed on a hot engine creating a safety issue should warrant further investigation and design review. I contacted chrysler customer service to inform them of the issue and to see if any repair considerations were available. Chrysler customer service did not offer any repair considerations because they said my truck warranty had expired. Chrysler did not acknowledge this issue as anything other than a repair let alone as a safety issue. Any consideration for review of what I believe to be a safety issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 91,670 miles · CA

I was driving approximately 65 MPH when I noticed a strong smell of fuel and a trail of white smoke coming from my vehicle. I pulled off the highway at the next exit and I lost all power. I was barely able to pull over and stop because I lost my power steering and power brakes. It took a lot of effort just to get stopped and I was lucky I was pulling off the highway in s straight line and I was not on a hill or a curvy road. Once I got pulled over and stopped I noticed an extreme amount of diesel fuel dripping from the engine compartment and the whole under carriage of the truck. The firewall insulation was completely saturated with fuel. The number 4 fuel line had ruptured a leak at the seam behind the coupling nut and spewed diesel fuel all over the engine compartment, probably two to three gallons worth. I have read several complaints about this year and model of this vehicle having the same issue with the number 4 fuel line but no other fuel lines on this model. I feel I was very lucky that the fuel did not ignite or the whole vehicle would definitely of caught on fire and the out come would of been catastrophic for my family that was in the vehicle.

Filed Mar 29, 2011 · Engine · 42,500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 25 MPH. The failure occurred several times. The failure also occurred when he stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicle would restart immediately after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who flushed the throttle body; however, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 43,000. The failure mileage was approximately 42,500. Updated 05/04/11 *bf updated 05/11/11

Filed Mar 28, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 144,000 miles · CO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 78 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact turned the vehicle off and shifted into neutral and when the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact stated the failure recurred three times and he was unable to locate any visible cause for the failure. On the fourth recurrence of the failure the contact was involved in a crash and the front fender was damaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 144,056. Updated 5/9/11

Filed Oct 9, 2010 · Engine · 46,000 miles · PA

5.7 hemi engine failure due to ingestion of water. Vehicle traveling over high water just below front bumper leading to water being sucked thru the air cleaner assembly into engine and hydrolocking the engine.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Engine, Visibility · 75,000 miles · TX

Outsider air door/flap in the A/C system on my 2006 dodge ram pickup is broken which prevents air flow to the cabin. I removed the broken door flap, but now am unable to shut off outside air flow. This is dangerous to my family's health since I am unable to prevent outside exhaust fumes from entering the inside of the truck. Apparently this is common on all dodge ram trucks in this make/model. Replacing the flap requires removing the entire dash and is very costly to have done by the dealer. Likewise, people have had it replaced multiple times and it continues to break. The design is very poor - made of plastic and the hinge can easily break. It needs to be redesigned and recalled by the dealer.