Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (four problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
8
Latches/locks/linkage problems
4
Door Latch problems
4

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

The Hood Latch problem

1998 Dodge ram hood flew open while driving. Consumer states that he was driving 65 mph. He also states that the grill, hood hinges, and insulation are destroyed. He stated there is a recall for this problem.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the hood latch became disengaged, causing the hood lid to release and strike the windshield. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road to close the hood lid.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

98 Dodge hi top conversion van; the electric door locks' release mechanism has broken for the fourth time. This time the middle side passenger door lock broke. When the door locks' brake, they are jammed locked, and we can not open the door at all.   Read details...


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