are dodge trucks any good?
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In terms of reliability are Dodge trucks as good as their Chevy and Ford counterparts? Absolutely not. ... Bummer it was such a piece of junk, because it was a really good looking, comfortable truck and was a joy to drive - in fact,it had the best steering and handling of any full-size truck I've ever driven.
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Bottom Line: Chevrolet Trucks Are More Reliable than Ford Trucks. You need a truck you can rely on. ... In all of these areas, Chevrolet excels, whether you are looking at the Silverado 1500 compared to the Ford F-150, or the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD compared to the Ford Super Duty.
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Dodge made an enormous jump in this year's Consumer Reports reliability rankings, climbing a whopping 13 spots to number eight on the list from last year's 21st place. ... This makes Dodge the most reliable American automaker in 2019, and as a result, the 10-plus-year-old Challenger the most reliable American vehicle.
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Dodge came into the diesel truck game in the early 2000's, at least with their best competitor. That would be the 2003 to late 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500. It has high towing power, important for anyone looking for a work truck. Be careful of newer model diesel Rams, past 2004.
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Under Chrysler ownership, Dodge continued to make reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs for American families. ... RAM: In 1981 Dodge designed a full-size, light-duty pickup truck that was called the Dodge Ram. As in, the brand name was Dodge but the vehicle model was named Ram.
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Ram 1500 Gas Mileage: Good for a Large Truck With the six-cylinder engine, the Ram gets 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, which is one of the best fuel economy ratings for a base engine in the full-size pickup truck class.
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These trucks are a little less expensive than the Paccar products, they are a little lighter in weight and they do the job well, with few breakdowns. ... However, they are heavier trucks which is why they are not usually well suited to long haul trucking. Volvo – Volvos can be a good choice for short haul trucking.
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The 1 Complaint Everyone Has About the Nissan Titan. Whether you want to do some light towing or daily driving, the Nissan Titan is a great pickup truck. Available in many impressive trims, this vehicle can tow almost 10,000 pounds and has a reputation for one of the smoothest drives of any pickup.
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Bottom Line: Chevrolet Trucks Are More Reliable than Ford Trucks. You need a truck you can rely on. For truck owners, that means power and strength, towing power, and safety out on the road.
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The engine in the SRT4 Neon was a good engine, but all the vacuum lines controlling the turbo were complete junk. The transmission was also a total piece of crap. It was normal for those to have issues with 2nd gear with 40K miles on them. It's a Dodge SRT4 not a Neon (owners say that).
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We own five Dodge 4x4 pickups with the 5.9L Cummins, and we are thrilled with all the trucks. All five trucks we own average 29 MPG highway, and 24 MPG in town. Cummins 5.9L has the fuel economy, speed, and the power to pull.
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Ford trucks really aren't as bad as critics believe America's best-selling trucks don't earn that rank because they're not good trucks. The truth is, Ford has been building trucks for decades. ... It consistently launches top-notch trucks in all classes, including the redesign and resurrection of the Ford Ranger this year.
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In general, the Fiat Ducato driving experience is pretty good. The van isn't as composed as the best in the sector over bumpy surfaces or when there's no weight on board to subdue the heavy-duty suspension but the well-weighted steering and good visibility make it pleasant to use.
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['2003 Ford F-150. The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling vehicle for as long as many of us have been alive. ... ', '2001 Dodge Ram 2500. Even if you need something heavy-duty, you can score a decent used vehicle for $5,000. ... ', '2000 Toyota Tundra.']
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The Most Common Dodge Repairs Now that you know your Dodge may be in the shop a lot, will it cost a lot to fix when it's there? Well, according to one study shared on clark.com, Dodge ranked 10th out of 30 brands for the cost to maintain a Dodge vehicle for over 10 years, at an average of $10,600.
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The Dakota is a good truck but, it's not as comfortable as the 1500. Both vehicles had a problem with the paint, after 4 or 5 years the paint deteriorates. The Dakota had 1 recall for the ball joints. I bought the Dakota thinking a smaller truck would get better mileage but, it only gets about 1 mpg better than the V8.
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Very good on-road performance as well, with good steering and braking, and quiet running at highway speeds. There's also a minimal loss of MPG vs road tires (about 1MPG lower vs same size Bridgestone Duelers). In dirt, rocks, and even sand, the tire does a good job keeping you rolling with minimal slip.