The service and repair manual for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 — 5.7L V8 and 5.9L I6 and 4.7L V8 engines, 16 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 | 5.7L V8 — OHV 5.9L I6 — OHV, turbocharged 4.7L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Night Runner Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +10 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 901 complaints · 26 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Ram 2500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 550
- 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 2,468
- Suspension 489
- Engine Mechanical 1,079
- Transmission 1,485
- Engine Performance 4,010
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Ram 2500
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- 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.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 11V350000This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wh.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
- Suspension · 07E009000Pitman arm wear or failure may lead to loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle cras.
Owners have filed 901 complaints and Dodge has issued 26 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ram 2500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 Ram 2500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 Ram 2500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 5.9L I6 and 4.7L V8 across the Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Night Runner Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Power Wagon Standard Cab Pickup 2-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, Power Wagon 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 2500 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Ram 2500, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, steering. 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 2500 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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