2006 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

216Steering complaints

32.3%Of all 668 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING216 · 32.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM126 · 18.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING106 · 15.9%

SUSPENSION77 · 11.5%

AIR BAGS74 · 11.1%

Share of the 668 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“I OWN A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 MEGA CAB. JUST LAST WEEK MY BLINKERS STARTED GOING CRAZY. I WILL SIGNAL THE LEFT BLINKER AND IT…”NHTSA complaint 10343811 — filed 07/18/2010

“2006 DODGE RAM TIE ROD, BROKE KNOCKING GOING BAD HAVE TO REPLACE DODGE WILL NOT PAY FOR IT ALTHOUGH THEY OFFER A UP GRADE AND…”NHTSA complaint 10336738 — filed 06/17/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL EXHIBITED A FREE PLAY OF 2 1/2…”NHTSA complaint 10322162 — filed 03/25/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500: 216 of 668 complaints on file (32.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

668 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 34 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.