Six problems related to hood latch have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 35 mph onto a ramp, the hood flew up and cracked the windshield. The failure occurred without warning. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
The hood latch failed. We were driving on the interstate going approximately 65 mph and the hood flew up and slammed into the windshield, causing zero visibility. The windshield shattered, and hood was destroyed, a major accident could have easily occurred. No personal injuries, but approximately $3,000 damage to vehicle.
2000, 1500 Dodge ram, hood flew up traveling about 40-45 mph on highway 125. Body shop stated that it was do to faulty hood latch. Vehicle is well maintained and cared for.
While driving the vehicle at 10mph the hood broke due to a corrode latch. Caused damage to the windshield. Replaced the hood. Please provide further information. Ts.
Consumer states while driving 65mph the hood flew up causing zero visability. Ts.
While driving 55 mph the hood flew open. Manufacturer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
| Hood Latch problems | |
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