1986 Dodge Aries SE review from North America
"Cheap reliable car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission started to slip at 68,000 miles.
Leaks gasoline.
Rear hatch won't stay up.
Back door will not stay closed.
Lost reverse.
Needs a brake assembly.
Tires leak air.
Interior is worn very badly.
Car is very bad in the snow, front wheel drive, 13 inch tires, and no reverse cause a lot of problems in the winter.
The car is good in the summer, though.
Car is very slow, will not even go past 65.
It has a lot of rust underneath.
General comments?
It is good on gas.
Paint still looks brand new.
The engine is very reliable, but the transmission is not.
The car is very cramped inside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter I-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2004 |