Two problems related to transmission fluid leaking have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 55 mph on the freeway, a noise and vibration occurred in the rear of the vehicle. Stopped the vehicle and found that the fluid had leaked out of the rear pinion bearing housing. Had the vehicle towed to a shop and they found that the pinion nut was loose, the pinion bearings were chewed up, the pinion gear was bent, and the rear end pinion bearing housing was scarred. Vehicle required a complete replacement of the entire rear axle assembly. This occurred at 80,000 miles. There are 17 different complaints on this NHTSA website about this issue for the 2006 model. Yet there is recall #14v79600 which covers only 2005 and 2009-2012 model years. Why is 2006 not covered when there have been 17 complaints of the same thing on this website alone? please issue a recall for 2006 as well.
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab, I purchased and have had numerous problems from the start. The transmission engages in such a way as to cause my body to move forward then back, I took it back to the dealership on three occasions, they changed the fluid and put in two new filters, still same problem, I was told by the mechanic of 22 years that's the new transmission feature to keep it from wearing out, it only engages when you stomp on the gas??? 30000 miles started leaking black fluid at front wheel, took to dealership, said suspension was gone, part has been on back order since August 2008 it is now Feb. 2009 and no expected arrival date of the part. My tires have worn out completely due to this issue, after continually calling the dealership and complaining they are installing an oem suspension part and will give me one free tire. . Waahoo, what about the other 3?.