Door Latch Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 7 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 10/01/2005

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram. While driving 5 mph the front doors swung opened without warning. He stated that the outside door handle would remain in the open position and the door would not latch. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 154,000.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Rear back door locks had to be replaced. Also, the power steering failed twice and the check engine light illuminated.

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3 Door Latch problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

Door will not lock correctly. While driving door will come open without any notice. Contacted dealer.

4 Door Latch problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Vehicle locks consumer out intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem. When the doors are locked all the consumer has to do is pull the inside door handle and the door opens, this also occurs when the truck is in motion, possible design flaw. Nlm.

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5 Door Latch problem of the 1999 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/23/1999

Since installation on 09/23, my locks automaticly open constantly. This problem has been reported to audiovox by certified letter and e-mail. Audiovox has failed to reply. Any help you can give me in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

6 Door Latch problem of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 08/11/1998

Vehicle's lock design very easily broken into.

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7 Door Latch problem of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 11/12/1996

While driving vehicle the door opened without any warning. That is a safety defect.


Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge RAM

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
40
Door Latch problems
7
Latches/locks/linkage problems
3


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