1995 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT review from North America
"Very reliable and powerful motor, junk drive line"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All of my dash knobs broke off for the heater and air conditioner.
Headliner is starting to sag down really bad.
The radio which came with the cd player option, the face of it will not light up, and it also shorts out a lot.
The compass and thermometer are shorted out.
The rear end dropped out from under it while pulling an average trailer.
I had to put two new front ends under it, this is from average driving.
Transmission leaks really bad.
The 4-wheel drive low lock will not come out unless you kill the engine and then take it out.
General comments?
Dodge produces a very reliable engine. I have had not one problem with the engine what so ever. Changed the oil every 2,000 miles, and also changed the plugs every 7,000 miles. Had to do nothing else. Starts up every time even when its -20 below zero without hesitation.
However the drive line that they manufacture will not withstand the power of the motor. I had nothing, but trouble with the transmisson leaking, slipping, putting it in gear, and making growling noises. The rear end after 100,000 miles becomes very sloppy, just recently tore the gears out because it overheated while pulling a trailer, this should not have happened. I am not satisfied with this truck what so ever because of this reason.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2004 |

