Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Truck making a whooping sound when driving and front tires wobbling and front suspension sloppy. Could be hub assembly, ball joints etc which can cause wheel to detach. All recalls for fwd and awd 2006 dodge ram 1500 but not for 4wd. My truck has every recall problem listed on the recall list for fwd and awd vehicles why weren't same recalls put out for the 4wdodels? Seatbelt won't latch, steering and front suspension a mess and electrical door locks don't work nor car alarm system
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 30-35 MPH during rainy weather conditions when the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and proceeded to crash into a vehicle and then slid into the median. The seat belts did not retract nor did the airbags deploy upon impact. Two of the passengers suffered minor injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was being repaired by a local mechanic when the complaint was filed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileages were 47,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. When the contact was leaving the dealer, the seat belt failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer sold the vehicle with a faulty seat belt. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,036.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear center seat belt retractor failed. She attempted to install her child safety seat in the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the center seat belt would not retract properly. The local dealer stated that there was a recall regarding a different seat belt pertaining to that year, make, and model vehicle. The contact informed the dealer that the seat belt failure was in a different location. The contact was referred to the manufacturer and she wrote a letter to them, which proved to be successful. The manufacturer stated that they had no record of her vehicle being taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the manufacturer could assist; however, the manufacturer referred her back to the dealer. The customer service center stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and could not assist any further. …
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact was wearing the front driver seat belt and attempted numerous times to release the seat belt mechanism. The seat belt locking mechanism would not function which resulted to the contact in cutting the seat belt webbing to allow him to exit from the seat belt. The dealer was notified and they informed that there was not a recall. The contact mentioned a recall related to the front passenger seat belt, under the NHTSA campaign id number 06V354000. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 125,000.
I was going to work traveling south on a magor road going 35 MPH when another vehicle cut directly in front of my path making a left hand turn onto a cross street. There was no time to brake and my vehicle slammed into him. The other driver was cited by the police with a "failure to yield" citation. My seat belt did not lock and the airbags did not deploy. Upon impact my body was thrown forward and up resulting in whiplash and other injuries to my neck, shoulders and back. I hit my head on the front visor area and my chest area on the steering wheel.
Dt*: the contact stated on several occasions, the rear left safety belt tightened so tightly that the passenger was choked. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the problem. The vehicle also stalled completely upon starting and removing pressure from the brake pedal but restarted after 45 minutes. The vehicle was again taken to the service dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not provide any follow-up information.
Tl*- the contact has called two dealerships in his area to perform the recall repair for NHTSA campaign id number: 06V354000 (seat belt/front) on his 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The first dealership (alberic Dodge in san juan, pr) stated that they didn't have the parts available and that the parts would need to be ordered. The second dealership (flagship Dodge in san juan, pr) stated that they would call the contact back in three weeks when they assumed the parts would arrive, but never did.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed and could not be fastened. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 06V354000 (seat belts). The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the driver's side seat belt failure was not in included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 156,000.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 06V353000 (air bags), 06V354000 (seat belts), and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
Seat belts › Front
Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the front passenger seat belt May not be able to tighten securely on certain model child seats.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt. The recall began on October 20, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat Belt complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the seat belts of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 3% of the model year's 792 complaints. The component named most often is front (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belt problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-354 (front, Sep 14, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 120,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.