Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems |
- the contact has a 1997 Dodge Ram with an odometer reading of 70000. On 12-18-06 while driving in dry weather conditions at 25 mph the hood unlatched. The contact was able to move to the side of the road without a crash. The contact found that there was recall (01v040000). He then took the car to the dealer, and they took pictures of the vehicle and sent them to the manufacturer. They told the contact that they were no longer liable for the recall because they notified him, and he did not have it repaired. Updated 1/29/2007 - the consumer would like a response to his complaint. Updated 04/19/07. Updated 05/23/07.
Front hood flew open while driving 40-50 mph, causing damages to the hood and the hood hinges. Dealer was not notified.
While driving 55 mph the safty latch on the hood broke causing the hood to fly up impairing road visabilty. Mr.
Vehicle was going 35mph and hood flew up. Vehicle is not driveable because latches will not catch. Dealer will not assist because there is no recall.
While driving 45 mph hood flew open. Mechanic said that latch was defective. Consumer no longer owns vehicle.
Recall 95v-056 000/hood assembly: latches. While traveling on the street at approximately 25 mph the hood popped open. If this had happened at highway speed, hood could have opened and obstructed the driver's vision, increasing the potential of an accident. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not part of recall due to VIN.
Hood latch failed however secondary latch held hood down.
Was driving at 45 mph when hood unlatched unexpectedly even with safety mechanism, causing the hood to crack windshield and brackets.