1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 review from North America
"Typical Dodge, take care of it and it will take care of you"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All air conditioner components (made by a Japanese company, Nipodensa in Battle Creek Mich, who also makes Camry air conditioner trouble free components, go figure).
One fuel pump and two cruise control units (all covered by my Direct after market warranty).
Nearly all of the miles on this vehicle have been towing a 26' trailer on interstate highways.
General comments?
Nearly all of the miles on this vehicle have been towing a 26' trailer on interstates.
Just today picked up a new 2001 Sport, and kept the 1996.
Am going to retire a 1985 Ram with 235,00 miles.
My first Dodge was a 1972 with a 360 and 3 speed colum shifter. It is still running around town with a 16 year old school kid trying his hardest to kill it. My son and my brothers son both tried but they couldn't do it.(it has over 600,000 miles on it!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2002 |