Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram. While driving 5 MPH the front doors swung opened without warning. He stated that the outside door handle would remain in the open position and the door would not latch. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 154,000.
1999 Dodge Ram: doors won't lock, open or latch
5 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
- 20091
- 20041
- 20031
- 20024
- 19995
- 19983
- 19971
- 19961
- 19951
- 19941
What owners say
When brakes were applied to deactivate cruise control brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.*ak transmission grabs hard into second when it shifts, also when stopped it feels like it is getting tapped in the back end. Steering gear and steering shaft replaced, rattling noise while driving over bumps. Driver's door lock will not lock when using switch, dealer replaced.
Belt doesn't retract properly causing it to get damaged in door latch
While driving automatic door locks locked, child was able to open the door and fell from the vehicle, causing injury. Manfacturer will be notified.
Upon attempting to enter the rear seat, passenger struck his head on the rear door latching mechanism, causing a head injury/detached retina. Door latch is a u-bolt that extends down from upper door jam.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- 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
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (1%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Ram
No deployment 23Pulling 23ABS 13Adaptive cruise 10Brake failure 9Knocking 8Jerking 8Headlights 7Transmission failure 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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