2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,250 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.
“The hood unexpectedly flew open and smashed the windshield of my 2001 Dodge ram 1500 truck! The front end of the truck is now destroyed and I have come to find out that this truck has already been recalled for this exact same issue from 1994-1999. Obviously it was not fixed after 1999 because I have located 9 other people besides myself who own 2001 models and who have had the exact same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10317815, filed 2010-03, 134,300 miles“After checking my battery connections and fluid levels I closed my hood as normal and about 24 hours later I was driving my truck and the hood latches failed and the hood opened up with a heavy gust of wind. I was driving about 30-40 miles per hour and had to make a blind stop on the road. This road was rarely traveled and fortunately no one was hurt. My wife and my son were with me. The event bent my hood back to the windshield and over extended the hood hinges. Damage to the hood, hinges and mating areas of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10205119, filed 2007-10, 64,200 miles“We have a 2001 Dodge ram truck. The hood blew open on the freeway, completely damaging the windshield. Further it was an extreme danger to ourselves on other vehicles on the road. A recall has been issued for 1994 - 1999 Dodge ram hoods opening. Chrysler will not do anything about this manufacturer defect on the 2001. This is my second notice to you. Please advise of receipt of complaint and follow up”
NHTSA complaint #10126988, filed 2005-06Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
56 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
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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