Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 POWER TRAIN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 30 mph, the rear wheels seized and the driveshaft detached. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gears in the crankcase were all tangled and fractured. the mechanic stated that the entire rear end and driveshaft needed to be replaced. the dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 140,000.

While driving down toll way at 70mph the drive shaft came off the pinion . the nut to hold shaft to pinion came off.

Front passenger seat seatbelt locked - cannot use. vehicle makes humming noise while driving. just purchased vehicle in august 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle slowed down and the rear tires seized. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact engaged the 4-wheel drive in order to move the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving various speeds, the gear shift would not shift into second or third gear. the contact mentioned that the gear shift only shifted into first gear. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Driving on i70 pulling trailer, when rear axle pinion nut came off and locked up rearend while in heavy traffic. my truck was built in sept. 2005. they recalled over 200000 trucks built up to aug. 2005. they didnt recall enough to include mine. came very close to crashing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked, it reversed independently and stopped. the contact stated that an unknown red warning indicator illuminated on the four wheel drive selection. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact called preferred chrysler dodge jeep ram of muskegon at (231) 733-4401 (located at 3146 henry st, muskegon, mi 49441) and was informed the vehicle needed a new transfer case. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 230,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the clutch when all of a sudden the clutch sensor bearing failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch fan and throwout bearing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000. *tt the consumer stated 3weeks after new clutch and fan, the transmission went out. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the rear of the vehicle seized without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pinion gear failed and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer (ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram, 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060) informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed what the local dealer told the contact. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer (32536277) and was referred to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and the rear differential blew out and caused the vehicle to "jump". there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was contacted (burdick chrysler, dodge jeep, 5885 cir, drive e. #335, cicero, ny, 315- 699-3846) and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). the failure mileage was 36,000. parts distribution disconnect. updated 11/01/17*lj *tt

Tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into four wheel drive without warning. the transfer case detached from the transmission, destroyed the park brake line, struck the fuel line, and sparked a fire. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed and was towed to a tow yard. the fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. a police report was also filed. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied responsibility based on the report of the investigators. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 86,000. parts distribution disconnect.

My 2006 ram 1500 suddenly dropped the driveshaft on the highway last night with no warning or noises until it just dropped from the rear differential. i was going about 70 mph when it happened and was lucky enough to get off the interstate and slow down to about 30 mph when the rear end locked up and i couldn't go anywhere. the pinion nut apparently backed off enough for the driveline to just fall down. i called dodge about the issue and they said there were no recalls for this problem on 2006 ram 1500 trucks.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. when the contact shifted into park and exited the vehicle, it began to roll forward. the contact was able to grab onto the bottom of the driver's door and was dragged approximately 50 feet. the contact sustained minor bruises and lacerations, but medical attention was not required. the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the transmission while the vehicle was rolling forward. the contact stated that the transmission engaged and the vehicle was stopped with the lever clearly in the park position. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 240,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud howling noise was heard and the rear tires locked, failed to rotate, and the vehicle started to slide. the contact heard metal dragging on the road and hitting the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle finally came to a stop and the ignition was turned off. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed fluid leaking underneath, and part of the drive shaft was hanging from the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the police was notified, but a report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the contact stated that several unknown dealers were contacted in an attempt to find parts to repair the vehicle. the contact visited the nhtsa website and found nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) for the 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that he was experiencing the same failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Strange vibration in suspension system when reaching speeds between 50 - 70 mph. i am experiencing rough riding as i excellerate to the above speeds on the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the contact pulled the vehicle over, looked under the vehicle, and noticed that the driveshaft was on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut detached and damaged the universal joint and transfer case. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Takata recall i get two recall notices a week about the drivers airbag, and the clutch safety switch. the passenger air bag is also under recall since july 1, 2016, but the dealer does not have the part and i do not get notices about it.

2006 dodge ram 1500 slt trx4 while driving the 4lo lights starts to flash and tries to engage 4wd without turning the switch to 4hi or 4lo. then the light stops flashing and the service 4wd light comes on and stays on. this goes on while driving the truck at normal and highway speeds. also the transfer case 4wd actuator motor cycles while using keyless entry to access the vehicle. if the 4lo was to activate while driving at highway speeds this could cause an accident and potential loss of life.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 22 mph, the four wheel drive ability in the rear of the vehicle seized. only the two front wheels were operational. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion nut detached from the pinion shaft and the rear end had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the driveshaft detached from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential and transfer case housing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 160,151. the vin was not available.

Tamara recall i recently was driving down the highway to pick up my child from his fathers in ohio my truck. we are driving down route 8 north going 45 and all of a sudden we here this noise and shaking and the drive shaft literally just snapped off, we ran over it. we end up swirving all over the place , it locks up and won't move , i proceed to get out of the truck and pick up the pipe up off the road and the bolts are broken off in the ends . very dangerous. could of hurt my child and myself. i called aaa and had it towed home.

While driving at 55 mph on the freeway, a noise and vibration occurred in the rear of the vehicle. stopped the vehicle and found that the fluid had leaked out of the rear pinion bearing housing. had the vehicle towed to a shop and they found that the pinion nut was loose, the pinion bearings were chewed up, the pinion gear was bent, and the rear end pinion bearing housing was scarred. vehicle required a complete replacement of the entire rear axle assembly. this occurred at 80,000 miles. there are 17 different complaints on this nhtsa website about this issue for the 2006 model. yet there is recall #14v79600 which covers only 2005 and 2009-2012 model years. why is 2006 not covered when there have been 17 complaints of the same thing on this website alone? please issue a recall for 2006 as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was brought to a stop and the rear end seized. the vehicle was towed to an unknown location where it was diagnosed that the entire rear axle assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated the approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

Hub assembly on right front broke and the right front wheel came of at highway speed

Truck only has 26,000 miles , rear deferential made whining noise while driving 55 mph on hwy , immediately stopped truck and had towed to dealer , dealer states entire read end needs replacement

Was pulling a trailer it was 700 lbs and the drive shaft dropped out of it and tore up the whole rear-end up .it was in motion and almost wrecked us .otherwise could have been really bad

While driving at 40mph rear pinion flange separated from pinion shaft causing rear differential damage and driveshaft to fall out and rear wheels locked up. i was instructed by police officer to have towed immediately due to dangerous location.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. after starting the vehicle, it would not move. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the contact is an authorized mechanic and determined that the rear differential failed and the gear was shredded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 99,175.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact came to a complete stop and discovered that the driveshaft became detached from the vehicle and rolled away from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle pinion nut fractured and caused the driveshaft to become detached from the vehicle. as a result, the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, there was a delay when shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to inspect and diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v461000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving at 35 mph, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle veered to the right. the contact noticed that the pinion nut fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v474000 (power train); however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 174,000. ma 08/11/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 25 mph, the rear driveshaft failed and caused the rear of the vehicle to hit the ground. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who found that the rear driveshaft nut was not locked correctly, which caused the rear driveshaft to separate. the rear driveshaft was replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). the failure mileage was 79,000.

Approx. in 2012 i filed a complaint that the rear pinion gear had snapped on my truck. the dealership recommended installing a new / used rear end. i had the used rear end installed. on 5-7-2015 while on the highway the axle on the rear end abruptly broke. this occurred at approx. 60 mph. almost causing a catastrophe. the wheel broke away as well as the brake caliper, thus loosing my brakes. as a result damage to the body also occurred. as i said i did file a previous complaint but was told that even though there is a recall on the rear ends on some of these models mine was not one. i paid the $2,500 or so to have that resolved. i feel this shouldn't have ever happened as this vehicle let alone twice. as of now my vehicle is awaiting a inspection from the dealership as well as insurance.

While traveling on us 290 west toward austin, tx, my rear axle locked without warning. there was no indication of any issue prior to the lock. no sound or vibration occurred prior to the incident. the rear wheels locked and the drive shaft dropped. i was able to control the truck and slide onto the shoulder. the only reason that i was at such a low speed was that i was about to pull over. had this occurred 5 minutes prior or after i resumed travel, i would have been at 75 mph as that is the speed limit on that particular stretch of roadway. this could have been a very serious accident had it happened in city traffic or at a higher speed. the vehicle is not repaired. your agency may examine it to assist in your ongoing investigation: pe14019

The rear drive shaft fall out of the truck while i was driving. i was going about 45-50 and it just fell out. a part like that could not fall out of a truck. i bought the truck in april of 2014. need assistance in getting this matter resolved. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently as the engine warning light illuminated. the failure recurred constantly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving 45 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and lost control of the vehicle due to the driveshaft detaching. the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

I was traveling at approximately 60 mph when the rear axle of my 2006 ram 1500 locked up causing the vehicle to go into a skid, then released. after disassembling the rear axle, it was determined that the pinion nut had backed off causing the pinion bearings to fail and the pinion shaft to twist and fail due to the excessive movement of the pinion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while attempting to engage the clutch, a piece of the clutch fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v795000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the rear of the vehicle seized and the driveshaft fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 182,000.

Back rear driveline just fell off driving at around 30 mph. leaking seals were also found. truck completely froze, right off the freeway exit and almost caused accidents that could have been fatal. truck would not move until it was towed .. apparently there is a recall for 2005,2009-2011 years for this problem, but not 2006 .. i'm wondering how that happened? costs were 2860.69 to fix . the consumer stated the rear differential locked up on his vehicle, twice. updated 10/28/15. *jb

Rear axle pinion nut came out causing the drive shaft to fall out and the rear differential to freeze up. this happened with no noise or notice while driving at 65 mph on the interstate. *tr

I was driving in west hartford, ct, at ~3:00 pm, on the interstate ramp, from park avenue to i-84 eastbound, when my dodge ram skidded to a stop, in the travel lane. at the time, my foot was on the accelerator, as i was accelerating up to speed. i immediately put on my hazard flashers, put the vehicle in park, grabbed my phone, and got out of the vehicle, since it was in the travel lane, and was at risk of being hit. once i got clear of the vehicle, in the shoulder, i looked under the vehicle, and the back end of the driveshaft was laying on the pavement (it had become disconnected from the rear axle). i called 911 to request police assistance. when the police officer arrived, he couldn't even push the dodge ram off to the shoulder, because the rear axle would not turn. the officer set up flares and warning devices, and called a tow truck. when the tow truck arrived, even the tow rig had trouble getting the truck onto it's bed due to the rear wheels not turning. the dodge ram was towed to a garage. the mechanic has told me that the nut holding the pinion to the drive shaft came loose, allowing the pinion to slip into the rear differential, and jaming the differential, which locked up the rear wheels, even thought my foot was not on the brakes at the time. this incident is very serious. if a tractor trailer or any other vehicle had been immediately behind me when the dodge ram's rear axle locked up, i would have been rear-ended, causing an accident, injury, and possibly fatality. if my son was with me, he would have also been hurt. i had just left a wedding, and was driving to the reception, when this happened. the only reason my son was not with me, was because he asked to ride with his grandfather when we left the church...updated 06/25/14 *bf updated 06/30/2014 *js..updated 01/07/15 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear of the vehicle vibrated and the rear driveshaft suddenly detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that a rear axle pinion nut became loose. the vehicle was repaired, but continued to experience various issues related to the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Turning left or right and sometimes backing up, the truck constantly squeaks. i had the hubs replaced recently as the mechanic said that was the problem but it wasn't. i don't want something to fall out from under the truck or lock up. i was at at local lowe's recently and a woman was backing her dodge truck to load lumber and it was making the same noises as mine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the four wheel drive service warning light illuminated. the contact stated that as she attempted a turn, the vehicle independently engaged into four wheel drive high and caused the engine to operate roughly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the four wheel drive selector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000. ..updated 04-22-14 *bf the consumer the problem seemed to be common, as his vin was included in a tsb from 2007. the consumer didn't understand why he had to pay $350 to update the problem via dodge's software/computer module program. updated 04/23/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while the vehicle was parked, it rolled away without warning. the contact entered the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module, transfer case motor, and pigtail connector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 13,115.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. while unlocking the vehicle with the key fob, the vehicle started to roll away without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be fully replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the dealer had to repair the entire rear differential and pinion. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 79,015.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. when driving over unleveled land, the vehicle veered to the left or right and was extremely difficult to control the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced all four tires but the failure recurred. the contact was also included in nhtsa campaign id number: 15v313000 (air bags) and was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000. updated 11/25/15*lj the consumer stated while driving on the freeway the transmission popped loudly. the electrical system is unreliable. the turn signals, emergency flashers, high beams, and windshield wipers all operate unintentionally. updated 2/12/16 *js *cn