2006 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

share of all complaints

97,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. During the failure, the power steering and power braking system became inoperable. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“The camshaft is defective and prematurely wearing down due to the lifters. Causing a warning code to come on give a p0300 code and and check engine light to flash at a random mulitipule misfire to come up will cause the truck to die at times causing a crash. Luckily I was able to park it before…”
filed Apr 17, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021