2001 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT review from North America
"This macho looking truck is a sheep in wolf's clothing (weak)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The truck idles rough when I first crank it. If I take off immediately after cranking it, it is very sluggish.
The best highway mileage I have gotten is 15 MPG.
The driver's side door leaked during a rain shower (the water channel at the top of the door was put on upside-down).
General comments?
I don't know if there is something wrong with this engine, but it is no doubt the weakest 8 cylinder engine I have ever owned. It feels like I am pulling a loaded trailer all the time. If I am traveling on a highway with medium size hills and I am using the cruise control, the transmission is in and out of lower gears to keep my speed up. I can't believe that I have just bought such a weak truck and now I am stuck with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.3 gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2001 |