Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 116 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (43 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 20-30 mph, the hood unlatched without warning. The contact called russ darrow Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of milwaukee (10901 w metro auto mall, milwaukee, WI 53224, (888) 497-8363) however, vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Read details...
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the hood flew open and struck the windshield. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that the hood was bent, and the windshield was cracked due to the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. When releasing the emergency brake, the latch detached. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the latch was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 laramie. Upon purchasing the vehicle in 2008, the contact was informed that the vehicle would be compatible with a cab. He had a cab installed on the vehicle; however, the tailgate locking mechanism would not operate with the extended cab attachment. Read details...
I have a 2000 Ram 1500 and my dash is beginning to crack. Right now it is only a 6-8" crack, but I have read many problems about this, and I am just waiting until mine decides to just cave in completely. The crack continues to spread. Read details...