1979 Dodge D50 review from North America
"A great truck for the mechanically enclined."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The starter went shortly after purchase.
Went through two carburetors.
Clutch went at 75,000 miles.
Driver's side window crank broke.
Had entire cooling system replaced.
Turn signals stopped working.
Continuous slow oil leak.
Drive-line replaced.
Brakes overhauled.
General comments?
This little truck had quite a few problems, but it almost always started and ran well.
A very simple car mechanically and usually whatever broke was easily fixed.
I donated the truck to a non-profit organization and still see it from time to time.
Recommended reviews
| It's a good little truck to be the shape it was in. |
|
| 1979 - D50 Sport 2.6 (yes, it's a hemi) D50s were the best ever made...PERIOD |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2004 |