1996 Dodge RAM 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 291 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 291 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was experiencing a problem with the door latch on the passenger's side. While backing out of the driveway driver's side door flew open inadvertantly although the doors were locked.”
NHTSA complaint #10099499, filed 2004-11, 124,000 miles“While driving 25 MPH the hood flew up without warning. As a result the windshield was shattered. No impact reported. The dealer stated the secondary hood latch had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10091446, filed 2004-09, 102,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
44 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTires
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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