The service and repair manual for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 — 8.3L V10 and 5.7L V8 and 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 engines, 14 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 8.3L V10 — 505 cu in, OHV 5.7L V8 — OHV 4.7L V8 — SOHC 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | SRT-10 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SRT-10 Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +8 |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 1,080 complaints · 36 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Ram 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 562
- General Information 1,639
- Accessories & Equipment 5,098
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 683
- Body & Frame 2,460
- Maintenance 83
- Brakes 882
- Restraints 1,626
- Drivelines & Axles 976
- Steering 268
- Electrical 2,480
- Suspension 489
- Engine Mechanical 1,088
- Transmission 335
- Engine Performance 2,286
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Ram 1500
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Wheels — hub · 10E040000A vehicle crash can occur if the wheel separates from the vehicle.
- Suspension — front › wheel bearing · 07V038000This could result in bearing degradation, and if subsequent noise and vibration are ignored, could r.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 06V038000This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 13V528000A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a.
- Power Train — transfer case (4-wheel drive) · 05V461000If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash wit.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Owners have filed 1,080 complaints and Dodge has issued 36 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ram 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 Ram 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 Ram 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 8.3L V10 and 5.7L V8 and 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 across the SRT-10 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SRT-10 Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, TRX4 Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, TRX4 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2006 Ram 1500 problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Ram 1500, covering air bags, wheels, suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2006 Ram 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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