Faults:

Needs a tune-up.

Needs rings, gaskets, and seals replaced.

Air conditioner needs repairs.

Fluids need changing.

Needs a wheel alignment.

Needs new clutch, and rebuilt transmission.

Needs new shocks, and suspension needs some work.

Needs new power steering pump.

Radiator needs repair, keeps overheating.

Needs a brake job.

General Comments:

I would have to say that my 1989 Dodge Raider is an unbelievable piece of machinery.

Even with all of the problems that needs to be taken care of, I have never doubted the reliability of this vehicle. I've taken it all the way from eastern North Carolina to western Missouri and back, without incident.

I intend on keeping this car until it stops moving, and then some. I've never seen another rig take the beating and mistreatment that I have thrown at it, and it keeps on going.

Faults:

Needed Alternator at 125,000 miles.

Replaces Exhaust at 132,000 miles.

Rear U-Joints went out at 215,435 miles.

Water Pump and Timing Chain went out at 315,263 miles.

General Comments:

Probably the best 4-wheel drive vehicle I've ever owned. I've had Jeeps, Toyota Land Cruisers and a Chevy 4x4 pickup, but I'll take my ole Raider any day.

The only real fault I have to the vehicle is that it LIKES gas, and was a little top heavy around corners, but $1200 and John Baker Performance fixed the leaning problem.

Faults:

The only thing that is wrong with the Sport Utility Vehicle is it eats oil like crazy, so I have to add oil a lot. A few minor dents as well.

General Comments:

The Raider is overall an awesome Sport Utility Vehicle, I have already taken it to the mountains where it was still snowing and it handled wonderful. It also has awesome four wheel drive capability. It handles very well on the paved roads as well. Has great headroom too, which you don't find in most newer Sport Utility Vehicles, except maybe Land Rover.

Faults:

Nothing, it's the ultimate 4x4.

General Comments:

This beast is the most reliable, most powerful, destructive, everlasting, off-roading beast. It drives right over the tops of Blazers, and out performs Hummer's off-roading ability. The most reliable 4x4 that was ever created by any manufacturer. It's not any Nascar, but when it comes to off-roading look out Blazer, here comes the RAIDER!

Faults:

I had to get new shocks when I first got it.

The water pump was replaced at 175,000 miles.

My incline-o-meter leaked down into my dash and I had to replace the defrost cable.

The fan belt was replaced at 150,000 miles.

General Comments:

I hit a deer going 80 MPH in my Raider and it only made a dent in my front bumper. I have been rear ended and have hit a couple other things, and not a scratch. Tough enough for any situation.

The Raider is an awesome rally truck, the 4 wheel drive works excellently.

This rig has lots of power and I have no problems accelerating or going up hills. The only problem is you have to slow down for those corners - a bit tipsy, a very minor inconvenience.

Definitely not made to haul a bunch of people - 4 people barely fit in there and they usually have a heck of a time trying to get into the back seat.

I love my Raider! My next car is either going to be another Raider or the 4 door Montero.

Faults:

The head gasket blew at 187,000 miles.

General Comments:

This 4x4 kicks ass.

I out 4x4 any Jeep Wrangler any day, anytime, especially in Moab. The jeeps needed 4-low to get up Elephant Hill in Canyon-lands National Park, I was in 4-high with the stock 35x10.5 tires. They had a 4 inch lift and 35x12 tires. Can we say Ha Ha?