2005 Dodge Ram 3500 vs 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 | 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 196 | 257 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 45 |
| Investigations | 7 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,251 mi | 79,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 3500 | Dodge Ram 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 61 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 33 |
| Power Train | 32 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 44 |
| Suspension | 17 | 20 |
| Visibility | 2 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 24 |
| Stalling | 11 | 10 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2005 Dodge Ram 3500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.