Dodge 3500 2006

Model 3500 made in 2006 by Dodge got 41 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningsteering and visibility.

Model 2006

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
10E013000FABTECH MOTORSPORTS E (Equipment)150005/24/2010MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/03/201005/03/2010
Defect SummaryFabtech is recalling certain aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts93001 and ft44039, installed for use on certain 2003 through 2008 dodge 2500 4wd, 3500 4wd, and 1500 4wd mega cab vehicles. the pitman arm can fracture and break away from the steering box causing total loss of steering control.
Consequence SummarySteering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Corrective SummaryFabtech will notify owners and authorized installers will inspect for defective pitman arm and replace if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 24, 2010. owners may contact fabtech at 1-877-432-2832.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge 2500, 3500, and 1500 vehicles manufactured by chrysler group, llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
07E104000SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC. E (Equipment)165701/15/2008MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC12/11/200712/11/2007571205
Defect SummaryCertain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, glazing materials.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Corrective SummarySafelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
NotesThis recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
11/29/2011
 Air bags failed to deploy resulting in additinal injury $ 30,000 damage mostly to front of vehicle
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
04/08/2012125000
 While driving i heard a popping sound followed by smoke, burning plastic electrical fire smell, pulled over and found the orange wire next to the 100 pin power distribution block under the dashboard smoking. upon further investigation i found that the harness rests against the metal emergency brake cable holder and had chaffed through, as well as the blue wire next to it. this orange wire is a constant hot and had began to ground itself out on the bracket. i had electrical tape with me and i have taped it up as a temporary fix to keep the truck from catching fire.
12/25/20053000
 Bought the 3500 megacab cummins with the g56 6 speed manuel in nov 2005 and by the way this was the 3rd cummins i've owned and the worst, great motor but not happy with manufacture this time. so i bought in nov 05 and dec.25 started it up and check engine light stayed on, so i shut it off and called dealer next day. this was the start of it all. every 3day this would happen and i had to drive 23 miles to dealer to have them plug it up to computer and still could not tell me what was wrong. this went on for 14 months ended up buying my own module to reset myself. during all this found the issue with vents and broken dampers in ductwork and started having problems with the power back window cable broke then new one[s] leaked, 3 of them and then the window stopper fell off so i have had 4 rear power windows installed. after all that at 68000 miles i lost 2,4 and 6th gear 80 miles away from home and had to limp it home holding shifter in 6th gear whole time, broken shift tower that wasnt cheap. then i stared having problems with blowing white smoke on startup come to find i have a injector acting up and the dealer said the fix was a 120.00 bottle of injector cleaner and dog the the hell out of it . at about 75000miles started having the turn signal switch problem turn left and the right signal flashed and the shake in the front end and have had 4 front end allignment and new set of tires now have 125000 mile still get the shake and past do to give up in this beast
09/02/201162406
 Put left turn signal on and truck signals alternates between left and right turn.
12/22/20081000001
 Left rear brake light doesn't work. i spent $200 at two different dealership trying to get the problem fixed and was told that it would cost me an additional $1500 to fix the problem. something called the tipm was blown and wiring was damaged. i have inspected the wiring and it is not damaged. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12/25/20053000
 Bought the 3500 megacab cummins with the g56 6 speed manuel in nov 2005 and by the way this was the 3rd cummins i've owned and the worst, great motor but not happy with manufacture this time. so i bought in nov 05 and dec.25 started it up and check engine light stayed on, so i shut it off and called dealer next day. this was the start of it all. every 3day this would happen and i had to drive 23 miles to dealer to have them plug it up to computer and still could not tell me what was wrong. this went on for 14 months ended up buying my own module to reset myself. during all this found the issue with vents and broken dampers in ductwork and started having problems with the power back window cable broke then new one[s] leaked, 3 of them and then the window stopper fell off so i have had 4 rear power windows installed. after all that at 68000 miles i lost 2,4 and 6th gear 80 miles away from home and had to limp it home holding shifter in 6th gear whole time, broken shift tower that wasnt cheap. then i stared having problems with blowing white smoke on startup come to find i have a injector acting up and the dealer said the fix was a 120.00 bottle of injector cleaner and dog the the hell out of it . at about 75000miles started having the turn signal switch problem turn left and the right signal flashed and the shake in the front end and have had 4 front end allignment and new set of tires now have 125000 mile still get the shake and past do to give up in this beast
12/22/20081000001
 Left rear brake light doesn't work. i spent $200 at two different dealership trying to get the problem fixed and was told that it would cost me an additional $1500 to fix the problem. something called the tipm was blown and wiring was damaged. i have inspected the wiring and it is not damaged. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
07/13/201184284
 Number 4 injector line fails on 5.9l cummins crd which results in sparying fuel over the engine compartment. this is caused by the clamps on the support for the line coming loose and allowing the line to vibrate and crack. this is a well know and reported problem on the cummins forums. http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-powertrain/189520-guys-check-your-4th-injector-line-sticky.html the replacement line failed in under 6k miles after being replaced by the dealer.
STEERING
12/25/20053000
 Bought the 3500 megacab cummins with the g56 6 speed manuel in nov 2005 and by the way this was the 3rd cummins i've owned and the worst, great motor but not happy with manufacture this time. so i bought in nov 05 and dec.25 started it up and check engine light stayed on, so i shut it off and called dealer next day. this was the start of it all. every 3day this would happen and i had to drive 23 miles to dealer to have them plug it up to computer and still could not tell me what was wrong. this went on for 14 months ended up buying my own module to reset myself. during all this found the issue with vents and broken dampers in ductwork and started having problems with the power back window cable broke then new one[s] leaked, 3 of them and then the window stopper fell off so i have had 4 rear power windows installed. after all that at 68000 miles i lost 2,4 and 6th gear 80 miles away from home and had to limp it home holding shifter in 6th gear whole time, broken shift tower that wasnt cheap. then i stared having problems with blowing white smoke on startup come to find i have a injector acting up and the dealer said the fix was a 120.00 bottle of injector cleaner and dog the the hell out of it . at about 75000miles started having the turn signal switch problem turn left and the right signal flashed and the shake in the front end and have had 4 front end allignment and new set of tires now have 125000 mile still get the shake and past do to give up in this beast
05/05/201060000
 2006 dodge ram 3500 mega cab. at speeds of 65 mph - 80 mph the truck shakes violently. this happens every time you reach these speeds. the shake is so bad that it causes you to leave your lane of the road. chrysler says there is not a problem. but it is severe enough to to cause a crash. when this happens it puts the driver out of control.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
06/17/200962000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge 3500. while driving 35 mph the passenger side tie rod broke. while driving in reverse, the drivers side tie rod also broke. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised that there was nothing that could be done. the vehicle was repaired. there were no prior warnings. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 62,000. the current mileage was 74,100.
STRUCTURE
06/01/2008280001
 White sprinter van with 28,000 with premature rusting on sides and rear door. vehicle has to be sprayed off daily to keep the small metallic brake dust from adhering to van. the paint is too thin with no clear coat. *tr
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
05/05/201060000
 2006 dodge ram 3500 mega cab. at speeds of 65 mph - 80 mph the truck shakes violently. this happens every time you reach these speeds. the shake is so bad that it causes you to leave your lane of the road. chrysler says there is not a problem. but it is severe enough to to cause a crash. when this happens it puts the driver out of control.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
05/05/201060000
 2006 dodge ram 3500 mega cab. at speeds of 65 mph - 80 mph the truck shakes violently. this happens every time you reach these speeds. the shake is so bad that it causes you to leave your lane of the road. chrysler says there is not a problem. but it is severe enough to to cause a crash. when this happens it puts the driver out of control.
VISIBILITY
09/02/201162406
 Put left turn signal on and truck signals alternates between left and right turn.