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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine not specified

85000 mi

US $200
Driver side cv joint separated in snow 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

53493 mi

US $143
Pinion seal (rear axle) leaking. Pinion seal found to be bad and replaced. 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

155000 mi

US $700
Pinion bearings in rear end wore out and were growling when driving 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

168000 mi

US $150
It wasn't actually fixed. But I've had problems where from P, going into D or R the transmission would take a lot of time to engage. 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

2000 mi Transmission leak from the front pump. 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission Problems

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