1999 Dodge Van 2500 review from North America
"It's a good vehicle if you don;t mind fixing front Suspension-at 2,000 dollars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pitman arm
Center link
Idler arm
2 inner-1 outer tie rod ends
Three of 4 ball joints
And all front wheel bearings
@ 61,000 miles???
General comments?
I could see wheel bearings going at 61,000 miles, they were original; but the rest- NO - not on a 3/4 ton Full sized van. My dealer put wheel bearings in and I said no to the rest--traded in van next day.
Van was big and roomy -which is what I got it for.
Had power to spare -5.2 V8- for Hauling people or just about anything else inside ---I never pulled a trailer with it though.
Gas mileage was bad for short trips - but was better than expected for long trips -20 miles to the gallon.
Over all---I wish I still Had this Van-but the payments on it and wanting $2000 for front suspension redo--Just had to trade off.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63259 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2005 |