Dodge RAM 1500 Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Dodge RAM 1500 across 17 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “hood latch” (31% of reports).
- 140latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Hood latch: mentioned in 44 of 140 complaints (31%)
- Flew open: mentioned in 19 of 140 complaints (14%)
- Door lock: mentioned in 13 of 140 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 140 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 2 | 0% | 28,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 4 | 1% | 22,150 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 900 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 5 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 2,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 24,500 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 6 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 11 | 1% | 48,500 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 3 | 0% | 43,000 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 5 | 1% | 31,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 26 | 2% | 93,802 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 11 | 2% | 85,559 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 16 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 17 | 3% | 92,400 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 10 | 3% | 112,497 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 11 | 4% | 131,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 10 | 5% | 213,472 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the hood flew open and struck the windshield. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the hood was bent, and the windshield was cracked due to the failure. The contact was able…
The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the tailgate unlatched and opened inadvertently while driving down the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer stated that the failure was a known…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MILWAUKEE (10901 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, [redacted]) HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate opened independently and caused objects to fall out onto the roadway. After several attempts, the tailgate was able to latch securely. The contact stated that this was the second incident of the tailgate…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 1500s have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Dodge RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 1500 latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “hood latch”, in 44 of 140 complaints, followed by “flew open” (19).
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- Engine problems (740)
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