Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
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).
Several safety-critical systems on my vehicle are failing, and the symptoms match existing recalls shown on Kelley Blue Book for my VIN. However, the manufacturer (Dodge/Stellantis) shows only 4 recalls, all marked completed - despite ongoing issues. 1. ABS / Brake System: The ABS warning light is on continuously, indicating a malfunction in the ABS control module. This disables anti-lock braking, increasing the risk of skidding or loss of control during emergency stops. KBB shows a recall for this issue, but Dodge says it's either not open for my VIN or already completed. The ABS light has remained on since 2. Front Wheel Bearing: There is a grinding noise and vibration from the front wheel area, suggesting a worn or failing wheel bearing. This poses a risk of steering loss or wheel detachment. No warning lights have appeared for this issue. 3. …
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
I was driving and the rear drive shaft fell out of the truck and the rear locked up making the truck undrivable. I heard this is a common problem in dodge rams and it is definitely a safety issue and there should be a recall to address this reoccurring problem that can cause a loss of life or life threatening accident
Death wobble. We almost died due to the truck violently shaking after hitting a bump in the road. Dodge obviously has a defective and very dangerous set up with what ever is making it do that. The problem is this is well known and the federal government must be protecting them. I say the ceo and the retard who designed it go for a ride with me in heavy traffic with their kids in the back seat. I'm just about out of my mind, I am already on my second rear end, and second radiator. I'm bout ready to drive to Chrysler hq and put the truck through the front window of it. The truck has to come to a complete stop in order for the shaking to stop. When are you bureaucrats going to get off your ass and do something about it. You have known about this for years.
I purchased this vehicle from a used car dealer in clanton, alabama in April 2014. I was driving to my mom's, who lives in mississippi when I came upon a bridge on the interstate while passing a 18 wheeler. When entering the bridge there was a small bump up and when the front wheels of the truck hit the bump the front of the truck started bouncing (death bounce or roll) uncontrollable. I had to cut off the 18 wheeler that I was passing and pulled to the side of the interstate and come to a complete stop for it to stop. It happened 4 more times before I got to my destination and it has happened on numerous occasions since and causing me to almost wreck each time. This is a very dangerous problem with this vehicle. You have no control over the steering while it is doing this it just bounces you all over the road. …
I have experienced the Dodge death wobble, a violent shaking, a sudden pulling to the left, then a sudden sharp pulling to the right, with not being able to control by steering, all the while the steering wheel is still violently shaking and with hard braking my vehicle came to a stop with two wheels off of the road in the ditch. I took the pickup in to be checked right away with no real signs of why and decided to replace two of the tie rod ends. The vehicle drove OK for a short time and the death wobble started again, this time not as bad, but very often, like at least 100 times in the last month. As I have spent many hours researching this problem, it seams that 1,000's and 1000's of Dodge 2500 series pickup have this problem which as lead to tie rods breaking . I have not heard of any deaths yet, but does someone have to die before this becomes a safty recall.
The truck has had intermittent problems with the front end, assembly on right and left side. The truck was repaired by the shop and still not able to perform correctly. Firestone investigated the truck after it was fixed with me taking it back to the shop to get re-fixed. Now after it has been fixed again, the axle area is still popping and I don't know if it is fixed or not. I am tired of spending my money on it. I want to blame the shop but I think it is a manufacturer error. Also, with these front end issues. The front end hit a dip in the road at about 30-35--no dip warning and locked up the front end. I spent nearly $1000 replacing brakes, calipers, and rotors. Not to mention the 300-500 replacing front end parts on this truck. Updated 12/08/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. As a result, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the wheel suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 10e040000 (wheels) and 07V038000 (suspension) and believed that the recalls were associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 15 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle and the rear axle locked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear axle pinion nut separated and damaged the rear axle housing and the drive shaft. As a result, the rear axle the pinion nut, the drive shaft, the charcoal box, and the rear bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the front hub and bearing seized. The contact stated that the front wheel fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to jim brown Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram tampa bay (10909 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, [phone]) to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V038000 (suspension) in 2007 at 10,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
On certain pickup trucks, the front wheel bearing May have received an insufficient quantity of grease during the manufacturing process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front hub and bearing units. The recall began on February 26, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 106 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of the model year's 792 complaints. The component named most often is front › wheel bearing (24 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-038 (wheel bearing, Feb 12, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to suspension 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.