1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 WS review from North America
"A highly polished piece of crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
OK, what hasn't gone wrong with this thing???
5 timing chains... 1 every 15,000 miles.
Hydraulic pedal for the manual tranny, replaced 2 times... needs another.
Engine replacement.
Suspension problems, now rear end problems.
Gas guzzling.
Window cranking problems, very hard to roll down or up.
Rattles, noises, and other minor irritations.
Air conditioning smells like a baby diaper?
And, to top it off, BERGEN COUNTY DODGE refuses to fix any of the problems I tell them about! Their service department SUCKS! I bring the thing in and it comes back with 10 more problems!
General comments?
I like the style of the Dodge Ram. Too bad... my brain may not be fully functional.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2001 |