Tailgate Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 5 problems related to tailgate (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate problem of the 2014 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 02/01/2015

The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to open the rear tailgate, it fractured and failed to open. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

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2 Tailgate problem of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 04/01/2011

Paint started to bubble on fenders and has progressed to full rust. Also tailgate has begun to rust also.

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3 Tailgate problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Problem with vehicle's tailgate. The consumers tailgate had fell down and hit a child in head for no apparent reason. The consumer was concerned in quality and structure in which is made because it was not properly functioning to release on it own. Please review for further investigations.

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4 Tailgate problem of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Because of its design, tailgate when it is in the down position, it falls completely off its hinge and onto the road when vehicle goes over a pump.

5 Tailgate problem of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

A two year old 38 pound toddler was climbing up the tailgate and was able to release the tailgate. As a result the child's arm broke. The consumer feels the tailgate should not have been released so easily. This incident also put a dent in the tailgate.


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