2006 Dodge Ram 1500 power train problems

100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

100

Power Train complaints

13%

share of all complaints

94,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

5 / 4

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, oil stains were found on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact checked underneath the vehicle and became aware that the rear axle pinion nut was loose. The axle pinion nut was tightened. The…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
“The pinion nut loosen up causing the pinion to lock down into the ring gear and locked the rear axle housing, ejecting the drive shaft.”
filed Oct 23, 2025

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

Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2021