Hood Hinge Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 11 problems related to hood hinge (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hood Hinge problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 10/07/2008

While traveling westbound on us 30 in the right lane just pass st rt 603 traveling at 60mph the hood released and came back against the windshield. Was able to slow down on the 4 lane and merge to the left berm to stop safely.

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2 Hood Hinge problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/22/2008

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the hood disengaged from the latch mechanism and crashed into the windshield. The hood and driver's side windshield were damaged. There were no prior warnings or injuries. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact notified the insurance company of the damages and is waiting on the vehicle to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 132,000.

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3 Hood Hinge problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/22/2008

While driving south on the new jersey turnpike on 0/22/08, the hood on my Dodge Ram 1500 opened crashing my windshield completely and damaging the hood itself. I was able to drive all the way to my destination in texas. While in texas, I was trying to find a replacement hood but was never successful until I decided to look for information online about my truck and came to the carfact website where I found the was a recall on the secondary hood latch on it. When I contacted the Chrysler company about the recall the decided not to replaced the damaged hood and re-imburse me for the damaged windshield.

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4 Hood Hinge problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 05/01/2007

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the hood suddenly flew open while the vehicle was in motion. The speed was unknown. The dealer diagnosed the failure as the hood latch assembly. The contact was informed that there was a recall. However, this vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 61,000.

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5 Hood Hinge problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 01/27/2007

2001 Dodge pick up - hood flew up due to failure of secondary safety latch - purchased replacement hood hinges @ cost $239. 00 - damage to hood also which I did not repair.

6 Hood Hinge problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 03/28/2006

: the contact stated while driving 45mph, the hood safety latch failed allowing the hood to fly upward into the air. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the latch was replaced under a recall, however the dealer would not replace the hinges or hood. The NHTSA recall campaign id# is not available.

7 Hood Hinge problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 12/29/2005

: the contact stated the hood latch failed causing damage to the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic repaired the hood latch and no repairs were made to the hood. The manufacturer was alerted.

8 Hood Hinge problem of the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/22/2004

While driving at 45 mph hood blew up. The hinges were bent. Manufacturer was notified. The vehicle did not pop up when the hood release was pulled. The consumer stated that he thinks the hood has a faulty latch.

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9 Hood Hinge problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 05/06/2003

While driving, the hood popped open.

10 Hood Hinge problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/10/2003

My company owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, VIN # 387hc13y31m519530. While driving at 50 mph the hood released, flew up and landed against the windshield. The hinges and windshield were broken. But for the grace of god my employee wasn't hurt. Chrysler isn't even interested in investigating what caused this as the truck is out of warranty.

11 Hood Hinge problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/04/2001

Damaged hood,windshield,hood hinges,wiper arms.


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