1996 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT 1500 Ext Cab review from North America

At 30,000 miles the vibration dampener pulley had to be replaced and was not covered by the extended warranty. Dealer could not explain why this happened since I have never had an accident with it. Cost was about $600.

At around 55,000 miles the same thing happened again with the vibration dampener pulley. Cost around $600.

I get about 25 to 30,000 miles out of a set of tires. I use the truck for pleasure and do not tow or carry heavy things.

At 72,500 miles the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. Garage just called and will get me a price quote on Monday (01/13/03).

My biggest complaint with this truck is the automatic transmission. It seems sloppy when shifting. I have been told that the OD is used in each gear and not as a final gear and that causes a lot of the sloppy feelings. I had a 1964 Chevy SS with a 2 speed auto that was nicknamed "slush-box" because I thought that was sloppy, but even with 120,000 miles on that car it wasn't so prevalent as it is with this truck.

Otherwise the truck handles well and is comfortable to drive and ride in. My kids and older and bigger and all four of us are comfortable in the extended cab. I wish I could afford to replace it with a new 4 door model.