2001 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 review from North America
"The truck looks good on the outside, but poor workmanship on the inside"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light came on approximately five times in less than two years. Check engine light was for faulty gas cap (twice), transmission timing issue, faulty rear brake light. Other problems include faulty rear shock, rear axle U-joint loose causing major vibration, emergency brake cable freezing which caused the entire rear brake system to be replaced costing over $800. The front sway bars are now loose which includes loose links and dry bushings. This will be an additional $400.
General comments?
The truck looks better then the workmanship that went into building it. I have had a lot of minor headache problems with the truck and once the warranty ran out, the major headache problems occurred.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2005 |