2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Reman Transmission Claims
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 reman transmission: ~22.5% matched claim rate on ~39 sales. HD no-shift, cooler, and tow patterns—document every install before removal.
Quick Answer
**2006 Dodge Ram 2500 reman transmission claims** in CPP data show a **~22.5% matched claim rate** against roughly **~39 transmission sales** on this YMM (**~9 matched claims** — **small n**). HD Ram filings cluster on **no shift / limp under load**, **fluid leaks**, **cooler flow**, and **TCM codes** after **tow, plow, or diesel-torque** duty. Ram 2500 nameplate shows **~24.3% replacement rate** within Ram HD claims. Document cooler flush, fluid spec, and scans **before** removal — treat as **HD caution**, not half-ton baseline.
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What Does This Article Cover?
- **2006 Ram 2500** matched rate (**~22.5%**) on **~39 sales** (small sample)
- **HD post-install symptoms** — no-shift, leak, cooler, programming
- What to check **before** blaming a defective reman unit
- A **diagnosis table** for 2006 Ram 2500 after install
- **Before filing a claim** documentation checklist
- Links to **Ram hub** and **HD 2500 comparison** (P-T7)
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How Common Are 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Reman Transmission Claims?
| Metric | 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 (transmission shop) | |--------|----------------------------------------| | Transmission sales (orders, approx.) | **~39** | | Matched warranty claims (approx.) | **~9** | | Matched claim rate (approx.) | **~22.5%** | | Ram 2500 nameplate replacement rate | **~24.3%** (within Ram 2500 claim cohort — A8: /blog/dodge-ram-reman-transmission-warranty-patterns) | | Dodge / Ram nameplate total filings | **339** | | Typical HD purchase context | Median **~194k–207k mi** on HD truck orders · **~12–15 yr** age | | Sample size note | **Small n** — use as **HD caution**, not fleet-wide failure rate |
**Plain-language takeaway:** **2006 Ram 2500** sits in the **elevated HD claim band** alongside **2007 Silverado 2500 (~37% on 27 sales)** in P-T7 comparison: