1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 review from North America
"Gutless noise maker that likes gas!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I'll try to keep this short. For starters the gas mileage is terrible (around 9 to 10 MPG). The transmission clinks every time you start up. When locked in four wheel drive it makes an awful whining noise that is not normal. But my number one complaint has to be the engine pings, the constant knocking, and the service engine light that won't go away every time this happens. I took my truck to be serviced and they told me this was a problem with Dodge 318 engines. They could not fix the problem.
General comments?
I like the way the truck looks, that's why I bought it in the first place. Never again!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Bronco |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2002 |