Tailgate problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500

Two problems related to tailgate have been reported for the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2019

While sitting in the truck with the truck in park, but unlocked the tailgate came open. The tailgate hadn't been opened for at least 3. 5 hours. When the tailgate suddenly fell open it hit the hitch on our enclosed trailer putting a dent in the tailgate. When we googled recalls there's a mention of a recall on 2015 - 2017 ram trucks due to an actuator malfunctioning and causing tailgates to come open. Please advise if this is covered.

2 Tailgate problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2016

The tail gate is hard to open and hard to close. I have to keep pulling on the handle to try and get the latch mechanism to work. Usually takes 5 or so try's before the tailgate will open, close or stay closed. Sometimes the tail gate falls down while moving on a highway. The 4 wheel drive light does not come one the seat falls back if you put too much pressure on it in a backwards motion.


Other Structure related problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500

Body problems
6
Tailgate problems
2


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