1996 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT 318 5.2 Litre
Summary:
Disappointed
Faults:
Tire blowout with stock Goodyear Wrangler radials.
Rear window leak at the seals.
Battery had to be replaced.
Brake repairs more than normal.
Engine blown at 91,243 KM. Crankshaft broke in half.
Transmission slippage.
General Comments:
Bought this truck brand new, top of the line with all options except leather. Looked after this vehicle, never towed anything or carried more than 1000 lbs.
Spent close to $7000 on repairs so far when all it should have been was routine maintenance for a new vehicle.
When running it is a pleasure to drive, but JEEZ!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 2nd March, 2002
16th Jan 2008, 16:43
I have a 1996 dodge ram with 5.9L gas and it is the best truck I have ever owned and I will buy another 160,000 miles and going strong.