1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 review from North America
"Great Overall Truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, nothing at first. But in November of 2001, we were coming home from a long trip... and on the way home, we were having problems with the brakes pulling to the left. We were about 1 hour away from home when I saw smoke coming from underneath the dash. We pulled over and piled out of the truck. I opened the hood and a small fire was burning. We got the family out of the truck (extended cab) and pushed the horse trailer back. The truck was completely on fire after 8 minutes. We sold every thing, but the cab. (the motor and everything else was sold.)
General comments?
Good truck, the insurance people said 500/yr 2500's will burn. Its something in the wiring harness.
Nothing inside was sparable, it all melted. Most of the stuff is plastic or vinyl...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F250 |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2002 |