2001 Dodge Van 1500 jConversion review from North America
"A flat out lemon!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At just under 25,000 miles, the engine oil pump malfunctioned due to engine oil sludge. The engine must be replaced at a cost of $7500.
The front end needed allignment at 4000 miles and again at 9000 miles.
The ride in the van was actually very smooth and comfortable. The only problem that concerned me greatly was deterioration of the seat belts.
General comments?
Personally, I will never own a Daimler Chrysler product again. The service department and Customer "no" service department all the way to Detroit has treated me as if I were a criminal. They blamed me for sludging the engine, and were generally rude and overbearing.
I have owned GM products for the last 20 years, and routinely achieved 150,000 to 200,000 miles and traded in the vehicles still in working condition.
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| This automobile is not a bargain at all |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9L Magnum V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24599 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 10th September, 2003 |