1996 Dodge Ram locks problems

16 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 3
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hood: latch
13
Doors: latch
2
Tailgate: latch
1

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

What 1996 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Locks · OH

While driving at 35-40 MPH the hood flew up onto windshield. Vehicle is on thood latch recall 01v040000. Contacted dealer.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Locks · NM

While driving 40 MPH hood unexpectedly unlatched, causing hood to release up right, resulting in damages to windshield and hood. Please give any further details.

Filed Oct 2, 2001 · Locks · CT

Consumer received notification that his vehicle was affected by recall 01v040000 concerning hood latch. Dealership was refusing to replace hood latch as described by corrective action for this recall. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Locks · CA

Vehicle locks consumer out intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak when the doors are locked all the consumer has to do is pull the inside door handle and the door opens, this also occurs when the truck is in motion, possible design flaw. Nlm

Filed Jul 19, 2001 · Locks · IN · crash

Was driving down a country road at 60mph and the hood of my 1996 dodge chose to fly up. Fortunately, all I did was take the ditch and a gaurd rail. Could have been much worse. Chrysler said they turned it over to an investigation group back in early may. Still no word!

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Locks · WI

While driving 45 MPH hood unexpectedly flew up, cause unknown. *ak hood failure caused $500 in damages.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Locks · NY · crash

Hood flew open. Smashed windshield and hood hinges.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Locks · MI

Secondary hood latch rusted which caused hood to fly up while vehicle was being driven. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 12, 2001 · Locks · NY

While pulling out of driveway hood came open due to the secondary latch not performing.

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Locks · MA

While driving hood flew up, causing damage to the vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. The manufacturer has inspected vehicle.*ak during inspection inspector showed consumer where latch and secondary latches were rusted, the secondary latch once opened would not spring back into position.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram locks

Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have locks problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the locks of the 1996 Dodge Ram, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Ram locks problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Ram locks?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V040000. 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).