Failure to start. Engine cranks but will not start. Remote start fails. Door locks sometimes do not work, Radio failures, engine stalls unexpectedly, TPM failure, SERV 4WD warning light is displayed sporadically. This was a recall on 2011 and 2012 Chrysler vehicles except the RAM. The RAM also has the same issues as the other recalled vehicles. Why was the Ram excluded from the recall?
Dodge RAM 1500 door locks problems
75 of the 12,420 owner complaints about the Dodge RAM 1500 describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 75
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical repair cost reported
- $340
- typical mileage
- 68,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Key fob 12Wipers 6ABS 5Headlights 4Won't start 3Check engine light 3Warning lights 2
What owners say
Truck making a whooping sound when driving and front tires wobbling and front suspension sloppy. Could be hub assembly, ball joints etc which can cause wheel to detach. All recalls for fwd and awd 2006 dodge ram 1500 but not for 4wd. My truck has every recall problem listed on the recall list for fwd and awd vehicles why weren't same recalls put out for the 4wdodels? Seatbelt won't latch, steering and front suspension a mess and electrical door locks don't work nor car alarm system
Wireless ignition module fails to maintain connection with key fob inserted. Looses power on highway if I hit a bump. Dealer will not address the issue. Door locks are also now not functioning. Am assuming it is the trash TIPM in this 2012 ram 1500 chrysler installed. This whole 2012 ram should be recalled totally unsafe vehicle to have my 5 year old and 5 month old in.
Radio in truck stays on while truck is off and the keys are not in the ignition for long periods of time. Makes a dinging sound when the door is opened when the truck is off and keys are out of the ignition. Doors won't lock with the key battery opener during hot temperatures outside. The truck is stationary during these times and has happened several times. Unknown.
The drivers door will not open
My 2012 ram 1500 has a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and it usually fades out after running the engine a little while. Also the the power door locks will not lock or unlock using the switch and the front passenger side window will not roll down. The air conditioner seems to run warm from time to time and has been filled a few times but no leaks were detected. These issues happened over a couple of years owning this truck. I purchased this truck with around 30,000 miles in 2013/2014 it now has 50,000 miles.
Extreme rust and corrosion above both sides of the rear wheel wells. Door locks will randomly lock by themselves while driving, stopped or in park. Has locked me out after stepping out to open a gate, had to go get a spare set of keys to unlock.
Front windows, mirrors and door locks work intermittently. The window, and mirror issues occur when the vehicle is in motion. The door lock issues occur when the vehicle is stationary.
I have had the totally integrated power module replaced twice now due to failure. Apparently this is a very common issue in dodges. It has caused my window defroster, wipers, door locks and windows randomly not to work. Pretty much anything electrical. My passenger airbag goes on and off, regardless of whether or not someone is in the passenger seat. My ABS brake system has been malfunctioning and locking up on me. This has been a huge safety issue when there's cold weather or rain and all of a sudden my defroster or wipers arent working or my turn signal is cutting out. The tipm on other jeep and chrysler products have been recalled. I don't understand why dodge hasnt issued a recall. This needs to be investigated farther.
I have a 2011 dodge ram. I had to mark 2009 because my year want in the options. I have replaced my fuel pump twice to find out I have a bad tipm. My fuel pump won't shut off even when the truck is off causing a dead battery. Windows roll up and down on their own, truck losses power out of no where, and door locks won't work sometimes. I've spent a few thousand to try to get this fixed just to learn it's the tipm.your options won't allow me to check the proper boxes
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Dodge RAM 1500 door locks
Which Dodge RAM 1500 years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2004 (15 complaints), 2009 (13 complaints) and 2002 (6 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix doors won't lock, open or latch on the Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $340 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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