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2006 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Safety Ratings

This Crew Cab Short was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.
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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)
Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
4 of 5 1.21 No Tip

Crash Test Ratings
Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side 5 of 5 Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side 5 of 5 Rear Occupant Not Tested

Crash Test Data
Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 271 HIC 42g 303lbs | 826lbs
Passenger's Side 382 HIC 39g 840lbs | 79lbs
Side Impact Thoracic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant n/a n/a
Rear Occupant n/a n/a

2006 Ram 1500 Base Short Bed Regular Cab Pickup Safety Features
• Child Seat Lower Anchorage• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front• Pretensioner
• Energy Management Feature• Integrated Saftey Belt• Airbag On-Off Switch
• Trunk Release
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