Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. The contact stated that the driver side door would not unlock with the key fob remote or manually. The contact had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door or the rear driver side door. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The dealer vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Dodge Ram door locks problems
19 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 19
- worst model year
- 1999
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20091
- 20041
- 20031
- 20024
- 19995
- 19983
- 19971
- 19961
- 19951
- 19941
Often reported together
Steering noise 2Check engine light 2Water leak 1Stalling 1Power steering loss 1Key fob 1Brake failure 1Battery drain 1
What owners say
Seatbelt in truck caught the door handle and locked so you cannot pull out more belt to get it off the handle. This also causes the door handle to be partially lifted which automatically unlocks and opens the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion. Even with the door cracked openas far as the belt will allow the belt will not release the handle and allow the door to open more then a few inches. If this was an accident a person could be trapped in the vehicle and not be able to get out without requiring additional equipment to cut the seatbelt or break a window. So far this has not been corrected on my vehicle we will take the truck to the dodge dealer tomorrow for now no one rides in the passenger seat. I suspect the seatbelt will need to be unbolted from the floor to unhook the belt off the door handle. I do have photos available and the issue can be replicated on the drivers and passengers doors.
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.
After numerous attempts to repair the stalling problem, the consumer would like to pursue the lemon law. *ph the rear passenger outside door handle was loose.
Rear back door locks had to be replaced. Also, the power steering failed twice and the check engine light illuminated.
The clock spring was replaced 3 times, there was a problem with the door locks, speakers, and body scratches. Also no keyless entry as promised when the vehicle was purchased. *ak also the passenger door regulator was replaced, the roof seam leaked water
While driving in inclement weather the driver side door would not close all the way which caused water to come inside of the vehicle.
Transfer case is leaking, vehicle has been taken into dealership five times already for transfer case leak, but solutions do not work. *akconsumer received no help from the dealership. Consumer is requesting replacement of vehicle. Also there was a noise coming from the front of vehicle, the passenger quad door will not open with the inner handle, the lock rods were out of adjustment.
Both front side doors would not open from either side. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that activator needed to be replaced. *ak
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
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
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- 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
Questions about the Dodge Ram door locks
Which Dodge Ram years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (5 complaints), 2002 (4 complaints) and 1998 (3 complaints).
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