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2001 Dodge RAM Van Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“The contact stated the latch on the sliding door of the rear passenger side of the vehicle came unlatched any time the inside handle was returned to a neutral position. The vehicle had previously been taken to a private repair shop where the mechanic determined the locking module had failed. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/17/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10168977, filed 2006-09, 60,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200113%
1994117%

Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Van

Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Van

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology