Used 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.9L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M) Consumer Reviews

Great All Around Truck

Purchased new from dealer with 107 miles on odometer (Our third truck from this dealer) in July of 2006. This 3500 Ram arrived at the ranch with no trailer towing rear bumper. Did not accept truck. Who would purchase a Cummins diesel 1 ton that had no trailer towing ability? Dealer immediately took truck back to dealership. 10 days later dealership again brought the truck out to the ranch. Yes, it had a rear trailer towing package, however this new trailer towing bumper had no electric hook up for trailer brakes, lights etc. Dealer was embarrassed and as a result of these mix up's, the owner of the dealership gave us "free oil changes for the life of this unit", and the dealership has honored this promise ever since. We went to the parts dept., ordered the trailer tow electrical wiring and installed it ourselves. Has worked perfect ever since. The truck is a work horse! Only 3 problems in 450+K miles. A) the in tank fuel pump gave up -- under warranty. B) The air conditioner compressor gave up -- under warranty. C) After 4 years the Cummins water pump gave up due to a run of bad Chinese bearings -- per Cummins! These have been the only problems until this summer when the auto transmission gave up. The problem, the linings on the clutches were worn completely off due to heavy towing. Can't complain as this truck works hard 6-7 days a week either hooked to 36 ft. stock trailers or a 38 ft. flat bed moving a tractor or backhoe. This is our third Dodge 3500. We have a 1993 Dodge 3500 4X4 single cab, 8' bed with the 12 V Cummins, (still working every day), a 2001 Dodge Quad Cab Cummins 2500 4X4 6' bed (still working every day), a 2005 3500 Crew Cab 4X4 duely 8; bed (working every day) and the 2006 3500 4X4 6' bed. No engine chips, or other add on's. All of our Dodge pickups work hard and as a business owner, we can't complain at all with the quality of these working machines. Have had the other brands. All give up after 3-4 years. Won't purchase foreign, as they won't purchase American beef. These Dodge products keep working day in, day out! Great trucks! 14+ average work MPG. Had to add air bags to the '05 & '06's to handle loads. Great working trucks!