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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2023 Ram 3500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
850miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2023 Ram 3500, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 850 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 owns a 2023 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the tailgate opened independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact arrived at the residence and became aware that the tailgate was open. The dealer was contacted and stated that none of the vehicle with similar year, make, or model was equipped with a tailgate ajar indicator light. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the failure was a known failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 850.”

NHTSA complaint #11532073, filed 2023-07, 850 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202316%
202211%
201621%
201311%

Other parts of the 2023 Ram 3500

Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Ram 3500

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.

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