1998 Dodge Ram Pickup review from North America
"I experienced too many problems to purchase another Chrysler product"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear axle burned out at 520 miles because the incorrect lubricant was installed at the factory. The transmission was torn down at 14,000 miles for repair that lasted 400 miles. Then the transmission was replaced at 15,000 miles. No futher transmission problems. The steering column was replaced at 19,000 miles. The idler pulley on the engine was replaced at 24,000 miles. Things went along pretty well for several years. At 74,000 miles the starter motor failed and was replaced. At 80,000 miles the ball joints had to be replaced. When the truck was traded at 90,000 miles the steering column was again in need of replacement. This truck ranks among the most troublesome vehicles I have owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st July, 2004 |