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2006 Dodge Ram HD repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2006 Dodge Ram HD repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Dodge Ram HD
Engine not specified
| Dodge in Minnesota, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Aug 201296000 miUS $1100 | U joint went out in front left wheel. | ||
| Sep 2013104000 miUS $700 | Compressor went out again, had to replace it and a few other components. | ||
| Jul 2014109200 miUS $500 | U joint went out in the front | ||
| Dodge in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Aug 2013110300 miUS $762 | muffler and tailpipe defective | ||
| Feb 2015113000 miUS $250 | transmission pan gasket leaking. service transmission; install kit, refill fluid levels. | ||
| Dodge in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012102700 miUS $410 | A/C was blowing warm air. Coolant added + sealer. 4th and 5th fuel line came loose and had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2012106000 miUS $410 | Serpentine belt and idle pulley had to be replaced | ||
| Dodge in Saskatchewan, Canada Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 2012108500 miC $600 | Ball joints were worn out | ||
| Jul 2012114880 miC $500 | Steering stabilizer shock was worn out along with the steering linkage. | ||
| Jun 2013134540 miC $130 | Boost sensor failed. Replaced sensor | ||
| Dodge in Nevada, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Apr 201393300 miUS $800 | 2 u joints and carrier bearing bad. replaced drive-line | ||
| Jan 2017US $50 | Jake brake compressor froze and burned the belt in half. put stock belt to bypass the Jake brake compressor | ||
| Dodge in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 201243900 miUS $146 | Total failure of head require new replacement. Detected failure by way of oil analysis. Mileage at failure was 41754. Repair successful. Engine would warm up no sign of any problem. Finally noticed gases escaping radiator when eng. cold. | ||
| Dodge in Tennessee, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016108000 miUS $1250 | The doors in the dash that work off the AC. I had all 3 doors replaced. | ||
| Dodge in Illinois, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 2015123300 miUS $1500 | Radiator replaced due to leak, thermostat replaced due to replacement schedule. Oil pan and manifold replaced due to rust out. | ||
| Apr 2016134000 miUS $1400 | Both front wheel bearings and u joints on half shafts needed replaced. | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201373000 miUS $837 | Replaced the A/C compressor | ||
| Dodge in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013174000 miUS $1800 | A/C compressor failure, also recirculation door failure inside A/C ductwork | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201293000 miUS $150 | Tach not getting correct signal...would show revs <500 rpm event at freeways speeds. Turns out sending unit from engine was not functioning correctly and the dash unit was replaced under aftermarket warranty for $100 deductible. Check engine light came on. | ||
| Aug 2013101400 miUS $100 | Took in initially for front-end alignment. Lo and behold, new service advisor informed me that the entire front suspension had to be replaced to the tune of $5K. He was shocked when I informed him I had an extended warranty. All was covered. Electric lock and window started working only intermittently on rear driver's side door. Required an entire new wiring harness for the truck. Luckily I paid only a single deductible of $100 for this and the suspension. | ||
| Dodge in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jun 2013200000 miUS $1400 | TIPM replaced | ||
| Feb 2014216900 miUS $85 | Replace alternator | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD
| Dodge in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Aug 201178000 miC $1000 | Front axle u-joint, 3 rear drive shaft u-joint and steady bearing. | ||
| Aug 201386180 miC $400 | Water pump. | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201125000 miUS $100 | The AC recirculation door broke and landed on top of the blower motor resulting in poor AC performance. AC system also had to be recharged | ||
| Dodge in New York, United States Jun 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Jul 2012129500 miUS $360 | replaced front rotors and drivers side caliper. replaced driver's side front wheel bearing. Replaced AC compressor, orifice, and dryer with a full recharge. | ||
| Sep 2012132000 mi | Adjusted valves and CP3 pump timing. | ||
| May 2013139700 miUS $3400 | Torque converter Sprague gear went taking the rest of the tranny with it. | ||
| Jun 2013141000 miUS $160 | Rear U Joint dried out and seized. I pulled the driveshaft and had a shop install the u-joint. Then I reinstalled the driveshaft. | ||
| Aug 2013142700 miUS $125 | First shop damaged the u-joint when they pressed it in. I pulled the shaft and took it to a driveshaft specialty house where they installed two Spicer joints and balanced the entire assembly. I reinstalled the shaft. | ||
| Feb 2014147000 miUS $120 | Exhaust pipe rotted out. Replaced defective pipe with SS and added a resonator. The entire exhaust is now a 5" SS system with a MBPR performance muffler and a resonator from FTE Diesel. rear pinion seal was leaking on the differential. | ||
| May 2014151000 miUS $1300 | Had the rear axle seals replaced. While doing that I had the rear brake pads and rotors replaced. | ||
| Jun 2014154000 miUS $150 | Replaced the rear calipers | ||
| Sep 2014156000 miUS $236 | Rear u-joint on the main drive shaft. Repeat failure. This mechanic thinks it was a bent yoke from pressing the previous u-joint out. It may fail again. If it does I will have to buy a new drive shaft. | ||
| Oct 2014156300 miUS $454 | Replaced all four shocks with performance grade shocks. Also replaced the steering stabilizer with a performance unit. | ||
| Aug 2016172000 miUS $140 | Belt tensioner replacement | ||
| Jun 2017186000 miUS $200 | Replaced tranny coolant line due to a hole caused by chaffing. | ||
| Dec 2017184000 miUS $450 | Loose steering. Partially caused by the accident in June of 2017. Only partially though. | ||
| Mar 2018187000 miUS $400 | Right front wheel bearing was bad - probably due to accident in June of 2017. | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2013126000 miUS $2000 | replaced both front wheel bearings replaced entire steering assembly, including tie rods,connecting bars, and pitman arm replace upper and lower ball joints on both sides of front suspension replaced steering damper, added aftermarket steering box brace but steering box needs replacement in future replaced shocks with Bilstein HD, added anti-sway bar to rear suspension | ||
| May 2022152000 miUS $325 | Repair leaking exterior transmission line | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201138000 mi | I noticed coolant under my wife's truck. It's under warranty (extended) but it's a $200 deductable....so I tightened up some fittings & now I'm good. I won't do anything to the vehicle if it voids the warranty. | ||
| Jun 201140000 miUS $236 | Last year (summer 2010) my wife noticed the AC was compromised. We live where AC isn't an inconvenience unless we leave the area: dealership suspected a plugged coolant line & said the problem is resolved Diverter for blower not working: dealer maintained diverter door needed replacing. Repair done today....haven't been in the truck yet. My wife drove it home....after all, it's her truck. wiring harness for driver's side passenger door replaced | ||
| Dodge in Oregon, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Jan 201848000 mi | Air bag inflator replaced recalled. | ||
| Feb 202269000 miUS $100 | Front differential seal | ||
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 2011116000 miUS $768 | Cooler lines to the transmission corroded leaking badly. Cost to repair 768.00. Replaced 3 lines. | ||
| Feb 2012117000 miUS $2000 | Front End Rebuild, Wheel Bearing, All Universal Joints Ball Joints, Tie Rods | ||
| Dodge in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Aug 2011113000 miUS $360 | Wheel U-joint at left front axle (4x4) worn out. | ||
| Dodge in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201140920 mi | Fuel rail pressure sensor BO | ||
| Apr 201142160 mi | Another fuel rail pressure sensor failure, separate issue from earlier, replaced sensor. problem fixed. | ||
| Dec 201149600 mi | ECM keeps shutting down, causing truck to stall. | ||
| Sep 201365720 mi | Computer shuts truck down. Code says low voltage, however everything checks ok. | ||
| Dodge in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201534000 miUS $197 | Batteries failed. | ||
| Nov 201534900 miUS $450 | Front differential pinion seal failed. Seal replaced and fluid refilled. | ||
| Jun 201637000 miUS $25 | Power steering pump was leaking as a result of the reservoir over-pressurizing. The fix was to take a new cap and modify the vent system by grinding down a portion of the cap. Problem solved with no further leaks. | ||
| Dec 201742000 miUS $40 | Replaced hood shocks. | ||
| Jan 201842000 miUS $284 | Shocks replaced with Bilstein HD units. | ||
| Feb 201842115 mi | Replace failed batteries. | ||
| Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201112000 miUS $845 | Leaking fuel line(s)(maybe), Both fuel lines replaced. | ||
| Mar 201315000 mi | Dead batteries | ||
| Dodge in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201172000 miUS $1500 | all universal joints needed replacing as well as front drive axle bearings (both sides) as well as axle u-joints. replaced with greasable units. if only they installed greasable units like toyota does. | ||
| Jul 201175000 miUS $500 | 4 wheel drive front axle steering knuckle u-joints replaced. both sides were bad. | ||
| Jan 201279000 miUS $350 | blinkers have a mind of their own. when i went to signal a left turn, the opposite light came on. almost caused accident. semi truck locked up hi tires thinking i was going to cut him off. the blinker issue happened only after 45 minutes.. | ||
| Jun 201282000 miUS $500 | drive shaft universal joints. who in their right mind epoxies their universal joints in? dealer wanted $100 per joint plus install non greasable. bought off internet (greasable) and had them installed with clips for easier replacement. | ||
| Dec 201392000 mi | replaced front steering strut. tie-rods also fixed for a recall. i swear when toyota comes out with a diesel pickup, this one will be gone. | ||
| Jun 201496000 mi | air con recirc door. broke . dealer stated never heard of issue. odd, on forums everywhere it is listed as an issue and out of warranty fix.......update. bought recirc door on ebay. took 2 hours from start to finish to put new door in. total cost was $40. | ||
| Sep 201497000 miUS $150 | driver power seat. decided to quit. took seat apart and put in new motor. dealer stated that entire seat needed replacement. odd...went to store with old one in hand and found like item. | ||
| Jan 2015104800 mi | gear shift indicator often would not go into park indication. engine would not start unless in P or N indication. lubricated cheap plastic part under dash. appears it was dry and binding. | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 201578000 miUS $25 | Cable on spare tire carrier broke while traveling. Used pipe and cable clamps to reattach and also secured with winch straps and cable lock. | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201188040 mi | replaced muffler | ||
| Aug 201189280 miC $1915 | Yoke at transfer case on front drive shaft cracked, cv joint defective, universal joint dry replaced front axle seals leaked, replaced seals, bearings and u joint AC compressor failed, new AC compressor | ||
| Mar 2013114080 miC $575 | Bought new tires in January and wheel balance weights kept falling off. Chrome outer surface of wheels separating making it impossible to retain wheel weights. Had to replace all wheels with OEM stock steel wheels to stop shake in front end. | ||
| Jul 2013122540 miC $40 | AC Blend door broke off new door installed broken wires to door lock rear passenger side door | ||
| Oct 2013124720 miC $2995 | torque converter locked and failing to release at stop and lower gears. Only symptom was at stop truck felt like it wanted to rev and go, but diesel did not stall like a gas engine would. New heavy duty torque converter installed | ||
| Sep 2014136400 miC $4750 | Transmission not going in second. Torque converter BD brand replacement slipping in O/D new tranny and torque converter installed | ||
| Oct 2014137700 miC $100 | On replacing rear rotors and pads found right rear axle seal leaking. replaced seal and clened up drum parking brake | ||
| Sep 2015155620 miC $1900 | Ball joints both sides and left tie rod and axle ujoints | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Dodge in Wyoming, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 200718000 mi | Stress crack on passenger side back door window. Replaced and re-tinted under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200721000 mi | Hemi badges faded, replaced both under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201652000 miUS $40 | High Pressure hose leaking, replaced. | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| Dodge in California, United States May 2015 - Feb 2018 | |||
| May 2015168000 miUS $175 | Had drive shaft to solid front axle rebuilt . | ||
| Jul 2016175700 miUS $110 | replace right outer tie rod with after market factory equivilant | ||
2006 Dodge Ram HD 2-door
8-cylinder manual AWD
| Dodge in Illinois, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 201438000 miUS $400 | Re-circ door fell into fan motor. Replacement door from "heater treater" $129. Plus $11.50 switch for glove box that broke upon dissasembly Recirculating door made from inferior material. Saved owner/self $1,000, from dealer est. | ||
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