Door Latch problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to door latch have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2006

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.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2001

Left rear of quad cab not welded completely. Quad cab door and drivers' side door do not close completely. You can hear them rattle when driving. This was reported to two separate dealers and the factory representative and Chrysler corporation. They offered $500. 00 for the defect. This is a safety defect as well as a value defect. We fear the drivers' side door may open, as well as the quad cab door, in an accident.


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