1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 4x4 review from North America
"A truly tough truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear-end had to be replaced, mostly due to the fact that I drove the truck very hard.
The spare tire rubbed against a wiring harness causing a short in the wiring. After dozens of fuses, we found the problem and fixed it for less than $50.00.
Gas mileage is the most troublesome thing with the truck, it is very expensive to fill up the 26 gallon tank.
The interior collects stains very easily.
General comments?
This is a really tough truck, going on 7 years with the truck and I have never gotten stuck.
The truck has a very intimidating look to the front.
The truck has some get up and go when you need to pass. Also sounds very mean when you get on it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2004 |