2003 Dodge Ram SLT 5.7 Hemi
Summary:
Wish I had a time machine so I could leave this on the lot
Faults:
Needed new rack and pinion unit at 72000.
New A/C blower fan at 72000.
Front axle seals leaking, needed new axle shaft at 72000.
New ball joints at 72000.
New parking brake assembly at 72000.
Transmission shudders under moderate acceleration at 72000.
Intermittent check engine light at 70000.
Rust at both rear wheel wells and tailgate.
Passenger window controls work intermittently.
General Comments:
This truck was used and great for a year after I bought it, but it has needed $2500 of work in the few months after that first year.
Looks great, sounds great, killing me in the wallet.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th June, 2010
28th Dec 2006, 17:15
I don't think its the fact that the truck has too much power, its just the way the power is transfered to the rear end and the gear ratios.
It also doesn't help that the rear end is so light.
I had a similar occasion where I started to slide on the freeway in wet weather, and I'll agree, it's scary as for the wind noise, mine does it too, but no where near the level you are speaking of.