1997 Dodge Ram Pick-up 1500 review from North America
"A gas guzzling, oil burning, bug infested nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front hub assembly on both sides.
Uses 1 quart of oil per week since 36000.
Headlights went out on Interstate 85 at 65 Miles Per Hour, replaced faulty
light switch.
Two oxygen sensors were replaced.
Transmission grinding, diagnostic indicates torque converter.
Brake pads last less than 15000.
Tires (BF Goodrich All Terrain) last less than 25000.
Check Engine light on since 12000.
General comments?
The truck uses an excessive amount of oil and gas.
The truck wears out brake pads and tires quickly.
The transmission shifts very hard and is beginning to make a grinding noise.
The light switch for 2500 and 3500 Trucks were on a recall. I cannot imagine much difference in the design for the 1500 series. My lights suddenly went out at night on Interstate 85 at 65 Miles Per Hour.
The front hub assembly on each side of the truck went out. The whole wheel shook violently side to side.
Recommended reviews
| Poor quality |
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| Drives like a WWII tank! (eats gas and leaks oil!) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2003 |