1980 Dodge Aries LE review from North America
"It is not for luxury, but a great first car for your kids"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
These were things that went wrong due to the car defects.
Speed sensor gear ruined.
Tires needed replaced.
Window regulator went bad.
Spark control module failed.
Heater never worked well.
Seats tore up after a while.
Dash rattled badly.
Even when tires and alignment were good, the car shook at high speeds.
Differential fluid leaked.
General comments?
Since it had a 2.6 liter Mitsubishi engine, it performed well for a 4 cylinder. Off the line it was great.
The transmission, despite leak in the differential area, was indestructable.
The problems listed were minor things. I will say it started no matter what. The car once sat for 9 months, parked, but still started with a little effort.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Mitsubishi Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 1st November, 2004 |