1998 Dodge Ram Pickup dodge 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 review from North America
"Don't buy a dodge unless you own a Oil refinery"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering box seals leak.
Water pump and timing chain went at 241,000.
Both front wheel bearing gone.
U-joints on front axle replaced twice now.
Heater core replaced.
Fuel pump replaced.
Right upper ball joint and sway bar link ends replaced.
Second set of tires now since purchased.
Second set of Brakes front and rear replaced.
Shocks have been replaced.
General comments?
The truck was all Highway driven previous to my buying it no Bush miles at all.
Cab was big and spacious to my Toyota 4x4 as I have two boys who like to go out doors a lot.
Truck has lots of Power, but fuel economy suffers big time.
Have been eating the cost of fuel, but as gas rises in price will have to give it back to Lee Ia coca cannot afford to drive in the bush anymore.
Its been a reliable truck once all the repairs were taken care of.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 221000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 282432 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2007 |