2006 Dodge RAM 3500 transmission problems

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 135,000 miles · NE · crash

A possible mechanical malfunction in the front drive shaft/front suspension possibly caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a fatality crash. *dt*jb*dt*jb

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission pan and cooler line were leaking fluid and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Airbags, Suspension · UT

Takata recall - I am unable to get this recall completed. I have been on a waiting list for over 6 months, and am still being told that the dealer is not being provided with an appropriate number of units to complete the recall. I have called dodge and was told that this is just how it is. I am understandably worried that in the event of an accident this will cause injury to me. I have now received at least 6 recall letters, but still cannot get the recall completed.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 6,000 miles · TX

Every time I took it to the dealer, they said there was nothing they could do about the problem. The whole front end felt like it was loose. I could hardly keep it on the road. The dealer test drove it the several times I took it there, but they never fixed anything. I tried to fix it myself because it was a hazard. Finally we got a recall on this exact problem, after I called chrysler for some help, which they told me they would get in touch with the dealer, but the dealer told me they never got any notice. I have a lot of receipts of all the parts I bought trying to fix the problem. But it still isn't right. I have had this truck for 10 years and love it, but am really getting tired of fixing it. Also the computer has never shifted the transmission correctly, but again the dealer could not find any problem. I sure hope you can buy this vehicle back, or fix everything I have tried to get fixed for years on end.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Transmission · 117,064 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact started the ignition and the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the gear neutral switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 117,064.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Transmission · 106,024 miles · CA

I was driving home started hearing what sounded like grinding and some vibration, I stopped and looked all over under the hood and under the truck and could not find anything, I continued a few miles and the noise disappeared, the next day I left and the noise started up again about 30 miles from home on the freeway, I was doing about 70 MPH,, when I pulled off to side of the highway, the noise disappeared before I stopped to look it over again, I turned around and went home and heard nothing at all, got under the truck and didn't see nothing, the next day it happened again doing about 55mph,this time it was getting load, I made it back home, looked over and between the left front wheel and noticed something wrong with the front driveshaft, when I got under the truck ,I noticed the front shaft coming out of the front differential didn't look right, I looked closer and found that the front yoke coming out of the differential has a round ring rock guard from what I have been told is pressed onto the yoke shaft to protect the seal, and it has weights on it also to balance the shaft, the ring or rock guard has come loose and was spinning on the shaft causing damage to the differential housing and to the oil seal, it did some pretty good grinding damage to the housing, I have taken it to a driveshaft repair place, they said the will need to rebuild the front differential to check for other damage to the bearings and so, as it looks now the mechanic says he doesn't know if he can save the differential housing with all the damage, as for now I cant afford to fix it, the rng or rock guard for now is getting held back from the housing with electrical tape, I know it sounds bad but currently being cut from my job with no income, I have no other choice but to drive it the way it is ,it is my only means of transportation.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 81,822 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact was able to start the vehicle without depressing the safety clutch pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,822.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 125,000 miles · MI

While at a complete stop, with foot on the brake, there was tremendous amount of power being transferred through the transmission to make the truck surge forward. I had to put both feet on the brake pedal and pull on the steering wheel to stop the vehicle. At one point, sitting at a four way intersection I released the brake pedal and I immediately slid sideways uncontrollably across the intersection. Thankfully there were no other vehicles at the intersection otherwise there would have been a guaranteed collision. Every stoplight or stop sign was like a hole shot with a transbrake.

Filed May 25, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · VA

Clutch start switch broke allowing starter to engage without clutch petal depressed. *tr ...updated 01/07/ 15 *bf the clutch master cylinder was replaced. Updated 01/20/15

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 115,000 miles · IL

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.