1992 Dodge D250 LE review from North America
"An efficient, reliable work truck... if only there was a cup holder other than my right hand."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cab leaks when parked, and after replacing all door seals, I am convinced the windshield gasket is leaking... or is it??
The alternator went out on the coldest day of the year, right at 130,000 miles. But it kept enough charge in the battery to get to the store and swap out a new one in less than thirty minutes.
The brakes apparently had only been serviced once by the previous owner, with front calipers seizing, rear wheel cylinders leaking fluid, and master cylinder/vacuum booster leaking at 120,000 miles.
The paint is flaking off more and more with each passing year.
General comments?
Newer 24 valve Dodge Cummins turbo diesels have better acceleration than this '92, but this truck isn't afraid to pull anything up a hill or down the highway.
Installation of a Sure-Grip differential was necessary to utilize all of the power from the engine when pulling a trailer or when moving off-road.
Even in sub-freezing weather, this truck starts by only bumping the starter...amazing!
Changing a flat tire with the factory tools is difficult, with the jack hidden under the right headlight, and the 'glide-out' spare tire carrier is more of a wrestling match. Dodge engineered the convenient cable winch spare tire carrier for the Dakota in late '86, why not put it in the D-series where it was really needed?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 cummins turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2004 |