1996 Dodge Ram latches/locks/linkages problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1996 Dodge Ram — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
16
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
3%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
3 / 0
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“While driving at 35-40 mph the hood flew up onto windshield. Vehicle is on thood latch recall 01v040000. Contacted dealer. *ak”
filed Apr 15, 2002
“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.*ak”
filed Feb 11, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING…Campaign 01V040000 · Feb 12, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ram | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Ram | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 Ram | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Ram | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Ram | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 Ram | 8 | 2% |
| 1995 Ram | 28 | 5% |
| 1994 Ram | 19 | 4% |
| 1993 Ram | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.