2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“Driving down rural road the hood popped up blocking my view. I could see the side of the road under the open hood and pulled over hood has not been replaced yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10244379, filed 2008-10, 35,000 miles“Driving down road and hood flew open on my 2001 Dodge 2500. Hood and latches bent back obstructing view completely. Traffic was light on a usually busy road which prevented further problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10283591, filed 2009-09, 98,721 miles“The hood on my 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 has unlatched and flew back hitting the windshield while driving twice over the last few years damaging the hood and hinges.”
NHTSA complaint #10237348, filed 2008-08, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Dodge RAM 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the hood latch failed. As a result, the hood flew backwards and nearly shattered the windshield. The dealer stated that he may not have closed the latch properly; however, the contact disagrees. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10251403, filed 2008-12, 79,000 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 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
181 complaintsSteering
69 complaintsSuspension
39 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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