Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (nine problems).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
14
Latches/locks/linkage problems
9
Door Latch problems
2

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph, the hood of the vehicle opened and smashed into the windshield. The contact and the passenger did not sustain any injuries and was able to pull over to the side of the road.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Driving on the road, going about 40 miles an hour, the hood to my ram has flown open. This is the 2nd time this has happened. I thought the first time was my fault but lightning doesn't strike twice. I spent over $1000 the first time to get it repaired.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 cracked, falling in dash heater core failure due to ground wire never being secured from factory rear doors will not open by using inside door handle electric lock switch failure passenger side. Hood hinges broke on both sides tailgate cable support drivers side replaced twice   Read details...


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