Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 3500.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
1
Door Latch problems
1

Hood Latch problem #1

Hood flew up on 2001 Dodge ram truck, on freeway at 65mph. Windshield crushed, unable to see road or other cars, glass all over interior of truck. Chrysler has a recall on exactly this problem with 1994 - 1999. However, dealer refuses to make repairs. And I doubt they filed the appropriate report.

Door Latch problem #2

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger doors malfunctioned. The contact mentioned that the failure was due to the fractured wiring harness and the failed latches. The vehicle was repaired by the vehicle owner. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.


Latches/locks/linkage related problems in other Dodge Ram 3500 model year vehicles:



Ram 3500 Service Bulletins
Ram 3500 Safety Recalls
Ram 3500 Defect Investigations