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.
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.
I like my dodge ram 1994 4x4 5.9 litre, I've had some problems. When I really needed my truck it's always been there for me. I to take a look at the vehicle and stop the little problems before they become big problems. I bought my dodge with a bad bearing, just replaced that and its been running smooth. I don't know maybe I'm lucky, but those fords I've seen get a little water in the grille of the truck and just stall... I nearly smurdge the front of my truck (water still below air-intake) and it ran like a champ. :-D. Dodges rule!
Sounds like you have a lemon.
OK, in reality the truck has nothing to do with how your tires/brake pads last. IF you drive it hard and spin the wheels or just race it around town, you will go through brakes and tires. And also you should rotate tires to get longer life. Also you can get mileage rated tires that have a warranty. You shouldn't blame Dodge for brakes/tires when the longevity of those parts depends on your driving habits.
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