1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT review from North America
"Disappointed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tire blowout with stock Goodyear Wrangler radials.
Rear window leak at the seals.
Battery had to be replaced.
Brake repairs more than normal.
Engine blown at 91,243 KM. Crankshaft broke in half.
Transmission slippage.
General comments?
Bought this truck brand new, top of the line with all options except leather. Looked after this vehicle, never towed anything or carried more than 1000 lbs.
Spent close to $7000 on repairs so far when all it should have been was routine maintenance for a new vehicle.
When running it is a pleasure to drive, but JEEZ!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1981 |
| Engine and transmission | 318 5.2 Litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 295000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Long bed pick-up |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2002 |