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Dodge RAM 2500

2006–2010 only

1,921 classified complaints 8 recalls

2006–2010 Dodge RAM 2500 models have 1,921 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 8 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 69,926 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 674 complaints

Median onset: 69,926 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 224 complaints

Median onset: 83,000 miles.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 212 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 163 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles. 9.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 117 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 87 complaints

Median onset: 50,347 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 54 complaints

Median onset: 96,150 miles. 1.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 45 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full Dodge RAM 2500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.