Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 2500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems |
Vehicle was experiencing a problem with the door latch on the passenger's side. While backing out of the driveway driver's side door flew open inadvertantly although the doors were locked.
While driving 25 mph the hood flew up without warning. As a result the windshield was shattered. No impact reported. The dealer stated the secondary hood latch had failed.