Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a burning odor emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. Approximately two years later, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front brake pads were worn out and the rear brake pads were unworn. The vehicle was repaired. However, a month later while driving at approximately 30 MPH, smoke started to emit from the rear tire well. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v038000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 160,000.
2006 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems
13 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 108,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Pedals and linkages1
- Antilock: wheel speed sensor1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V038000 · Recall details
What 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Got in the truck to leave and I turned the wheel and the brakes would engage! So I got on interstate and every time I would turn the steering wheel the brakes would engage got a little squirmy !
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact discovered that the brake pedal moved from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the caliber fractured and the brake pedal assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 244,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, a loud bang was heard from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate until after several attempts to apply the brakes. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transfer case had detached from the transmission which caused excessive internal damages. In addition, the brake and fuel lines both ruptured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt would not retract when released. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000. Updated 05/28/14 ma updated 05/30/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal and noticed that it was abnormally loose. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to come to a stop but that the brake pedal could interfere with the accelerator pedal and lock together. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 110,763.
When my vehicle reached 50000 miles the ABS light, the airbag light and brake light came on for no apparent reason. Dodge has two recalls related to this issue. But as expected my vehicle was not on the recall list. So their solution was for me to purchase the 500.00 dollar part to remedy their poor design and workmanship. This is clearly a huge safety issue and should be addressed promptly. I personally think these failures are by design to sell parts.
This is a follow up to complaint number 10280337. Brake pedal instability has LED to failure of hydro-boost pump. This resulted in brakes being applied with no brake pedal interaction by operator. This LED to overheated brakes and loss of ability to stop vehicle.
Brake pedal has developed 3/4" lateral movement. Presents uncertainty during emergency braking, have had a couple of "close calls" where due to the lateral movement of the brake pedal braking was delayed. Local dealer briefly examined pedal and verified this lateral movement is abnormal and a problem exists with the mechanism in the adjustable brake pedal. Csr states part is on "national back order" and will not be available until some time in september.
Dododge denied responding to several campaigns on my vehicle, a 2006 3500 ram truck 1.ABS brake sys. Campaign id number: 06v038000 2.suspension pitman arms,the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e009000 3.exterior lighting, campaign id number: 06v073000 4.visibility:rearview mirrors/devices, the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v380000 there answer was there is no such recall or campaign, and would just bounce the problem between the federal safety agency and dodge reppersintive (mary emp. #mdb80 andemp. #3kt.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes
Does the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V038000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad brakes?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (38 complaints), 1995 (28 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Steering 75Electrical 53Lights 44Airbags 33Visibility 31Transmission 22Suspension 20Fuel system 13Engine 12Tires 8Body 4Seat belts 3Acceleration 2Wheels 2
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