1997 Dodge Ram Pickup SLT Laramie 5.2 from North America
Summary:
Nice to look at, but rarely will see as it will be at repair shop
Faults:
Engine seized up due to faulty oil pump and had to be rebuilt at 30000 miles.
Transmission had to be rebuilt at 31000 miles.
Catalytic converter had to be replaced at 36000 miles.
Tie rods, draglink, ball joints, pitman arm, power steering seal had to be replaced at 38000 miles.
Wheel bearing/hub assembly had to be replaced at 41000 miles.
Second Catalytic converter had to be replaced at 44000 miles.
Transmission shot again at 60000 miles.
Fuel pump had to be replaced at 62000 miles.
Transmission had to be replaced again at 70000 miles.
General Comments:
Never again will I purchase a Dodge product.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 15th March, 2005
7th Mar 2004, 18:41
Ever stop to think that you bought the truck with 69,000 miles of somebody elses problems. You don't know what the previous owner did to the truck. I've never heard of the wheels just comming loose on their own like that. Perhaps you should replace all the lug nuts. If that doesn't work, don't know what to tell you other than keep checking.