1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Sport review from North America
"I love my truck, just hope I don't run into the same problems in the future"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Driver's side front door speaker is out.
2. Intake man. Gasket blew.
3. Hissing noise (result from above???).
4. Coolant leak - doesn't stay in, but doesn't overheat either???
4.5. Oil drip.
5. Power seat motor is bad.
6. Has leaked in a hard rain around the rear window.
7. Cigarette lighter doesn't work.
8. Front brakes wear out quickly.
9. Bad gas mileage, but it's lifted 3 inches with 35 X 121.50 on.
10. Passenger side rear door hinge on bottom of door shook loose.
11. Lost a bolt for the overhead console.
General comments?
Looks wise, nothing compares to the Dodge.
The center console (fold down) kicks ass.
Dodge needs to tighten up the car more and refine some things. Do something with that 5.9 V8. Add some horses or something (eg. Chevy Vortec). At least your engine choices are a lot better than the Fords.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Hardbody Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2001 |