2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT regular cab review from North America

Ongoing electrical problems, last dealer visit was 8 weeks long and the problem was not fixed.

The dashboard blinks on and off constantly while driving, so you can't see how much fuel you have or how fast you're driving; "out of gas" chimes and seatbelt alarms constantly bing on and off.

Computers, light switches and wiring harnesses have been fixed, grounding issues have been addressed, and it still does it. Due back in to the dealership next week - they just gave us the car back so they could stop paying for a loaner. They've disassembled and reassembled the dash, steering column, and front of the truck more than once, and it's not the same vehicle.

After that last service visit, the clutch is now makes noises, but that seems pretty minor.

The 4.7 liter engine is powerful enough for anything we need, and the space inside the cab is great, both for passengers and behind the seats.

It's the tallest vehicle I've ever owned, but doesn't feel tippy or unsafe; still a lot slower through curves than a sedan or something, but hey, it's a pickup. Visibility is great, even better with the tailgate off. The gas mileage isn't great, but I knew that when I bought it, and at least it takes regular and not premium.

Out of the 10 months I've owned it, it's been in the shop for two with electrical problems that they can't figure out.

The dealership is terrible, the people are rude and aggressive and don't return phone calls for days. I can't even sell it or trade it in until they fix it, and after 8 solid weeks of trying, I'm not optimistic about the next 8.

Lemon law is no recourse - I don't have years and thousands of dollars, and I can't get too pushy because Dodge dealers will just refuse to work on your car, so you have to drive 70 miles next time you need work.

The truck has been terrible, but the dealership could have made it better; if they'd found and fixed the problem within even the first 4 weeks, we'd feel differently. For now, we can't wait to get out from under it.