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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts problems

The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has 22 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

22

Seat Belts complaints

2%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Seat Belts complaints by year

Related recalls

06V354000Seat BeltsSeptember 14, 2006 · 159,741 units

Defect

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TIGHTEN SECURELY ON CERTAIN MODEL CHILD SEATS.

Consequence

THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Common questions

How many seat belts complaints does the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the seat belts: 06V354000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.