1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Magnum V8 review from North America
"For a tough truck, it is incredibly unreliable and disappointing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Three transmissions from 49,000 miles to 61,000 miles.
The doors are rotting, air conditioning is not working and too many recalls. I'm afraid to make long distance trips with it, I might not make it home. I have to keep a Yugo in the back to make it home. I'm afraid to toe or haul anything that it might break down.
General comments?
Every Dodge pickup should be recalled and the correct transmission should be installed. Dodge are incredibly lax in their reliability with their vehicles. It is a shame that an American company as big as Dodge can't take better care and have pride in their product.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 49000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram 1500 4X |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2001 |