The 2007 Dakota Quad Cab 4X4 is a 4-door, up to 6-passenger compact pickup, available in 3 trims, ranging from the ST to the LARAMIE.
Upon introduction, the ST is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 20-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The LARAMIE is equipped with a standard 3.7-liter, V6, 210-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The 2007 Dakota Quad Cab 4X4 is a carryover from 2006.
Summary: I bought this truck new from the fleet dept. and it has been a great truck. the only issue I've had was a minor one timer handled trouble free by the dealer (AC relay). It was inspected for two recalls and found to be un-effected (ball joints and wiper motor exposed to the elements) It's roomy, quick, drives and handles well (pushes through the corners if you try to corner too fast) and after 5 1/5 years and 80 k miles I have had to change the plugs once, tires twice and front brake pads 3 times; the rear drums and shoes are original. I would buy an 08 if they hadn't ruined the looks. 2 weeks after I bought it 5 adults, 5 mountain bikes and all our junk from So Cal to Durango Co and Sedona Az over 8 days.
Strengths: Durable, versitile, reliable, attractive, roomy, quick, and comfortable.
Weaknesses: Milage, it's heavy, front brake pads wear too quickly, it doesn't have the new 302hp 4.7.
Similar Products Used: Dodge ram 4x4, 3 Jeep comanche 4x4 (I wish they still made that one) and a Mitsubishi mini truck (garbage can on wheels; 3 motors)
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Rating Reviewed by: vern(Unregistered User)
Review Date February 27, 2008
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Used product for 1 to 3 months
Review 2 of 371
Price Paid:
$19800.00
from benoy motors
Year / Model Reviewed: 2007 dakota
Summary: nice truck
Strengths: solid smooth ride that commands the road
Weaknesses: gas pig with the v8
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Summary: I bought this truck used with 8,000 miles on it. It was a "basic" truck with no fancy frills - red paint. It was 4WD on demand and I got excellent service out of it for the 4+ years I owned it. The ball joints were replaced on a recall (I didn't have any trouble with them). I did have the fan go out and was replaced, but otherwise, normal wear and tear. Reno, NV has a great Firestone store that took excellent care of the vehicle and I kept it serviced on time with whatever was needed. As such, I didn't have problems that others report here. Being a Pickup, you'd think it would fish tail on slick roads, but it handled very well in 4WD, was stabilized and handled real well whether it was icy, snow packed, deep snow, snow covered ice, or whatever. If I were ever to buy another truck, I'd get another Dakota, hands down. I recently traded it for a 2007 Dodge Nitro because I wanted one vehicle (I had two) and I wanted a 4WD that wasn't a pickup, something I didn't need any longer.
I had a co-worker who had one that had all kinds of problems and he finally got rid of it with the intent never to own another Dodge, but I never had any of the issues he did. I think each vehicle can be different and each experience different and you have to take each review and measure it for what it's worth. I drove my Dakota over a mountain every day every winter in winter road conditions. I never needed chains (and if I did, I never bought them). I hauled a lot of stuff with that truck. I didn't go 4-wheeling or off-roading, so didn't wear out parts that might otherwise give out on these 4WD vehicles.
Maintenance costs were normal and I can't remember anything unusual except the summer the fan died on the air conditioning.
Weaknesses: gas mileage (17mpg), red paint (oxidized) and scratched easily.
Similar Products Used: I've owned a 1969 Dodge Polaris, which was great, 2001 Dodge Dakot, 2004 Dodge Neon and now a 2007 Dodge Nitro. So far, I've been very pleased with all the Dodge products I've owned. We'll see how well the new one works out.
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Rating Reviewed by: Dan A.(Unregistered User)
Review Date October 5, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for More than 1 year
Visitors rate this review 2.60 of 5,
5.00 votes
Review 4 of 371
Price Paid:
$20000.00
Year / Model Reviewed: 2002 Quad Cab, 4x4 Sport
Summary: Great truck. I love everything about it. In three years (50,000 Km) all I had to replace was a front turn signal light bulb (2 per head light so if one is out you still have one left) and the fan belt.
The interior is nice. The truck rides well and I can take a certain bend at 120Km safely when I know for a fact in other cars I can't even go over 100Km. There is some wind noise but not a lot, you can still have a decent conversation at 140 Km/h. The Magnum V8 4.7L and the transmission combination is great, it's almost like driving an electric car, the power is always there when you need it. The fuel economy could be better but it is a truck after all, one interesting thing is that no matter how I drive it, 100Km/h or 130Km/h I get almost the same mileage, a $350 tonneau cover help a little though.
The rear seats (60/40) fold up and the rear doors open at a right angle making it really easy to put stuff in the back. The stock sound system with infinity speakers is great and I love the big buttons especially when u have gloves on or when you want to play with the radio but you can't really pay attention to it. The controls are located properly and I love that the lights switch is not on the turn signal lever. On my wife's Jeep I have to try 10 different things before I can turn on the lights or windshield wipers. The steering mounted radio controls are "under" the steering wheel which I thought was stupid but once you get used to it, it just makes sense to have them there. The convenience package comes with compass, temperature, distance to empty and garage door remote with rolling codes (really handy). Steering is predictable and the 4 wheel ABS works great.
Snow is not a problem, the traction is great and the OEM tires do a fantastic job. The 5ft bed is big enough, for 4x8s you can use 2 2x4s cut to length to create a "platform" using the 4 slots in the bed sides.
At 170,000Km it pulls strong, looks good and I love it.
Strengths: Excellent power, nice handling, smooth shifting, full size spare, rear doors open really wide, head room, leg room, compass and information centre, nice sound system, easy to get in and out, turning radius, smooth steering, quiet ride, great visibility except the A pillar (see weaknesses).
Weaknesses: The A pillar is a little too big and you have to look "around" it for pedestrians crossing when making a left turn.
Fuel economy could be better but the kick you get out of it when you step on the gas justifies the extra money you pay at the pump.
The fuel tank should be bigger.
Similar Products Used: Jeep YJ, Jeep Liberty
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Summary: The Dakota only has 7500 miles on it, therefore I can't offer much good or bad information. It drives well and appears solid. There is plenty of room with the extended cab. The vehicle shakes when applying the breaks going down a steep hill. Thus far it appears fine...I'll write again when I have more milage on it. As for gas milage...it is quite bad.
Strengths: Solid feel, and roomy.
Weaknesses: Breaks & gas milage
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