1998 Dodge Ram Pickup Q/C 1500 4x4 review from North America
"Don't buy a Dodge unless you are on the board of Exxon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater core replaced
timing chain replaced
water pump
shocks front and rear
second set of U-joints on front axle
second set of brakes front and rear
sway bar link ends replaced
both front axle wheel bearing assembly replaced
second set of rotors.
General comments?
Truck was a high miler when I purchased it although all highway driven. I have put on 60,000 kilometers in the last 21/2 years and it has never let me down in the bush. The truck has lots of power although the mileage sucks can't get it any better than 12 miles to gallon.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 ltr. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 221000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 282000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2007 |