Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Dodge RAM

Dodge RAM owners have reported 3 problems related to latches/locks/linkage (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2004 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/06/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the driver side door would not unlock with the key fob remote or manually. The contact had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door or the rear driver side door. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The dealer vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.

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2 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2009 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 01/03/2011

Seatbelt in truck caught the door handle and locked so you cannot pull out more belt to get it off the handle. This also causes the door handle to be partially lifted which automatically unlocks and opens the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion. Even with the door cracked openas far as the belt will allow the belt will not release the handle and allow the door to open more then a few inches. If this was an accident a person could be trapped in the vehicle and not be able to get out without requiring additional equipment to cut the seatbelt or break a window. So far this has not been corrected on my vehicle we will take the truck to the Dodge dealer tomorrow for now no one rides in the passenger seat. I suspect the seatbelt will need to be unbolted from the floor to unhook the belt off the door handle. I do have photos available and the issue can be replicated on the drivers and passengers doors.

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3 Latches/locks/linkage problem of the 2004 Dodge RAM

Failure Date: 09/15/2007

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact purchased her vehicle fully aware that there was no keyhole on the passenger side. She intended to take the vehicle to a shop to have the keyholes added, but was informed that it could not be done. The contact felt that it was a safety risk being able to only enter through the driver side of the vehicle. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 59,000.


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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