1999 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT review from North America
"A great truck, but with several consistent flaws"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil sensor went bad after I left dealership.
Driver's side arm rest squeaks. It started after approx. 40,000 miles.
Steering seems to always pull to the right no matter how many times I get it aligned.
Transmission sensor for Drive just went at 48k miles.
General comments?
I love this truck. I just wish they would have remedied this transmission problems. Sad to think that they know about it and just don't care. Makes me reconsider ever buying another Dodge product.
Dodge "main-streamed" the Full sized Pick-up again with the Ram 1500 Quad Cabs years back. But now I would get a Ford 150 over the newest Rams. All the changed seemed to be cosmetic. The rear seats are still too small compared to the Ford. I believe that Dodge is relying on the "Hemi" to boost it above Ford and GM, but when you have a family rear passenger compartment size matters more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |