1998 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT review from North America
"Don't waste your time or money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This is the worst truck I have ever owned.
So far I have replaced the entire rear end. $16oo.
Front wheel bearings Twice! $1200.
I had to replace all tie rods ends ball joints.
Sway bar and links twice!
Universal joints have all been replaced twice as well!
Now my transmission pan is rusted through and starting to leak.
The power locks only work with the remote.
The engine over revs when idling.
The list goes on!
The sad part is that this truck still looks really good.
I cannot believe the problems I have had as well as the problems my friends have had with their Dodge trucks as well.
I have also seen problems with the new trucks.
A friend of mine has a 2003.
The u-joints have gone twice and the transmission shifted into low at 70 miles per hour.
I was warned prior to buying this vehicle and regret every moment of my stupidity.
General comments?
This truck does have some power, but you pay at the pump.
It cost me $10 a trip to go to work and it's a 36 mile round trip.
The blind spots are awful as well.
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![]() ![]() | 1997 - Ram Pickup RAM 1500 Laramie SLT 5.2 V8 Magnum Well thought out and planned, and a work of art |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 17th July, 2004 |

