Nine problems related to transfer case have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Truck started rumbling that sounded like when you go over rumble strips on the freeway if I replace the rear end and it's still doing it. The second thing is the transfer case has some kind of short in it that no one can figure out driving down the road it locks in lights out periodically so I had to disengage it so it wouldn't do that so I can drive it it would also go into neutral just randomly I was driving uphill when it happened and I had to replace the transmission that cost me $4,200 which I thought would fix the problem but it did not.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it reversed independently and stopped. The contact stated that an unknown red warning indicator illuminated on the four wheel drive selection. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of muskegon at (231) 733-4401 (located at 3146 henry st, muskegon, mi 49441) and was informed the vehicle needed a new transfer case. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall. The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shifted into four wheel drive without warning. The transfer case detached from the transmission, destroyed the park brake line, struck the fuel line, and sparked a fire. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to a tow yard. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. A police report was also filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied responsibility based on the report of the investigators. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 slt trx4 while driving the 4lo lights starts to flash and tries to engage 4wd without turning the switch to 4hi or 4lo. Then the light stops flashing and the service 4wd light comes on and stays on. This goes on while driving the truck at normal and highway speeds. Also the transfer case 4wd actuator motor cycles while using keyless entry to access the vehicle. If the 4lo was to activate while driving at highway speeds this could cause an accident and potential loss of life.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 22 mph, the four wheel drive ability in the rear of the vehicle seized. Only the two front wheels were operational. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion nut detached from the pinion shaft and the rear end had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driveshaft detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear differential and transfer case housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,151. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked, it rolled away without warning. The contact entered the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module, transfer case motor, and pigtail connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13,115.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving 25 mph uphill when the transfer case gear erroneously shifted into neutral, causing the vehicle to decelerate independently. The vehicle could not be shifted into any gear and was towed to the contacts residence. The contact made repairs to the vehicle by installing a new mechanism. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. When shifting out of the park position, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral gear. He had to use the 4 wheel drive in order for the gear to release from neutral. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 05v4610000 power train: transfer case, 4-wheel drive; therefore, he will be billed a diagnostic and repair fee. The vehicle will be repaired by the dealer. The failure and the current mileages were 107,527.