1994 Dodge Ram locks problems

19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 1
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Hood: latch
19

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram locks problems in other years

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported February 12, 2001 · 701,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, connecticut, new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa, and missouri. Corrosion of the return spring on the hood secondary latch could cause the mechanism to bind in the "release position."
Risk: If the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V040000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported March 21, 1995 · 175,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The secondary hood latch rod can bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.
Risk: This condition can cause the hood to fly up obstructing the driver's vision increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch bracket.

Recall number 95V056000 · Recall details

What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Locks · 133,000 miles · IA

While driving 45 MPH hood latch snapped. This caused the hood to fly back onto the windshield. Consumer managed to pull over. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The consumer had the problem resolved by an independent mechanic.

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Locks · NJ

The federal safety agency recall campaign 01v040000 hood latch assembly; while traveling, the hood flew up hitting the window. The owner indicated that he never received the recall notice eventhough he should have. The dealership has had the truck for (2) weeks and has not repaired the hood latch assembly as of yet. Please describe details. Mr

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Locks · OH

Secondary hood latch flew up and hit drivers front window. Consumer received a recall letter 98v05650000 two weeks later. Took vehicle to dealer ,and latches for hood were not available. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Locks · NE

Consumer was traveling on highway and hood popped up and flew back and hit windshield which was shattered .

Filed May 3, 2001 · Locks · AZ

Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and without prior noise hood popped open and flew, hitting windshield. Windshield glass has a crack in it. Dealership wasaware of problem. *ak consumer states hood,paint and hinges are damaged.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Locks · IA

While traveling at 50 MPH and wiithout any indication hood flipped backward, causing poor visibility. Vehicle was under recall, and fixed this problem. But, it did not work. *ak vehicle hood is damaged and windshield is also broken.

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Locks · TX

While driving vehicle at approximately 40mph, the hood flew up & obstructed the driver's view. Managed to pull vehicle over & checked latch on hood. Could not locate any problem. Will be taking vehicle to mechanic to check latch.

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Locks · NY

While driving the hood flew up and separated from vehicle due to a faulty latch. Dealer says the vehicle needs new hood.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Locks · IL

While driving 55 MPH the hood flew up and hit the windshield, latches were bent, repair work was previously done. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem for the second time. Provide further information.

Filed Sep 17, 1997 · Locks · RI

While driving at 45 to 50 MPH the hood latch released, causing the hood to fly up.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram locks

Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have locks problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the locks of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Ram locks?

Yes, 2 recalls: 01V040000, 95V056000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most locks problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most locks complaints are 1995 (28 complaints), 1994 (19 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).