Dodge Dakota Trucks | Vans
Dodge Dakota Trucks | Vans
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[Apr 24, 2002]
Tracy Leeman
Model Reviewed:
Dakota 2x4 ex-cab
Strength:
V6 has a lot of get up and go.
Weakness:
Small for a family with older children. Good mid-sized truck, but a little small for the family and the kids friends. 16yr old and 8 yr old. Goes great, no major problems. |
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[Apr 23, 2002]
Max Thoman
Model Reviewed:
dakota sport
Strength:
Styling.
Weakness:
Quality in the long run. Original owner. I''ve had two recalls and the motor block replaced. Also a set of tires within the first year. Now working on air conditioning system. Just replaced the "evaporator" at a cost of over $700 and it is in the shop today as it was not fixed properly. I don''t feel that a vehicle with 46,000 miles should have been through that much. It is Toyota, for me, from now on. I hope it is not falling apart on me. |
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[Apr 16, 2002]
Josh
Model Reviewed:
Dodge Dakota
Strength:
Stereo, Interior room is good, Color (Amberfire)
Weakness:
Transmission/Clutch. Has made a cluncking noise since day 1. took truck in the first time because of the noise and an oil leak at the timing cover. Was told noise was normal and told to was the oil off. Called Chrysler...WHAT A JOKE!!! Ended up filing a claim with the BBB. Lol the dealer called the next day wanting to fix it. Had this truck almost a month. I love the truck over all. It has the 2.5, with a 5 spd. Truck already had a hard bed cover and a mat in the bed when i bought it. The truck had 12571 miles on it when i bought it. Similar Products Used: 89 chevy K-1500 with a 6.2 diesel.... Should have not even bought the new truck, Chevy "Built like a Rock" |
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[Apr 13, 2002]
allenjerni
Model Reviewed:
Dakota Sport club cab 4.7l
Strength:
Low end power.
Weakness:
Gas mileage. (15-16mpg) Idle problem. Suspension a little soft. Great low end power. Sounds good even with stock exhaust. Love the styling. Seems to run out of power on the top end. I have had problems with a rough idle. Occasionally, after being parked the transmission acts up. Acts like the torque converter is not engaging properly. |
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[Mar 28, 2002]
betsi
Model Reviewed:
Dodge Dakota SLE
Strength:
Looks, relaibility
Weakness:
not too much power, and a plastic strap on the console between the front seats has been replaced 6 times til we gave up.Not too bad huh? We bought this truck in 2000, used. It has been very reliable. |
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[Mar 28, 2002]
Ora Levi
Model Reviewed:
/V6 3.9 ltr. engine
Strength:
Strong body design. Fair Gas Mileage. Powerful enough for my needs.
Weakness:
Very few repairs. Cost effective. I have the regular, 2 door, "no extras" original model of this wonderful truck. I did a lot of shopping around and am very please that this truck has lasted 15 years and done it''s share of hauling and transporting. I highly recommend this product to all I talk to. I only wish they had made a 4 door model back in 1987. When I tell people how "old" my truck is they can''t believe it. Similar Products Used: Ford Mustang Nissan Sentra GMC Van |
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[Mar 21, 2002]
Keith McCall
Model Reviewed:
Dakota LE
Strength:
158,000 miles and still gets 21 mpg on the highway. Plenty of power when needed, plenty of room in the cab and always ready to go.
Weakness:
Poor choice of radiator from factory 158,000 miles - 3.9 Magnum V6, Power Everything and a club cab. Previous owner had this vehicle from day one and no major repairs. General maintenance was all that was ever done to this truck. The only problem I have had is replacing the radiator and water pump at 147,000 miles because of the plastic radiator top had pulled away from the metal tabs. Other than that, this has been the most dependable truck I''ve ever owned. Even towed a car on a 4 wheel car trailer for 500 miles without any problems. Similar Products Used: 2 - Full size chevy pickups (4x4 and 2x4), Jeep Cherokee |
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[Mar 18, 2002]
joey mel
Model Reviewed:
dakota slt quad cab full time 4wd 5.9 V8
Strength:
power!!! lots of room!!! 5.9 V8
Weakness:
full time you cant do burn outs. brakes suck I THINK THIS TRUCK IS GRATE !!!!!! It has MORE POWER THEN MY F150. IT GETS 0-60 IN ABOUT 6-7 SEC . 0 TO 60 IS BETTER THEN MY CHEVY 1500 . THE TAKE OFF IS SUPPER. IN SIDE THE DAKOTA IS LOTS OF ROOM IM 6FT TALL. I TOPED OUT @ about 116 mph but thats ok just change theh rpm s Similar Products Used: chevy 1500 ford f150 |
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[Mar 12, 2002]
mase007
Model Reviewed:
/dakota le
Strength:
its fast!!
Weakness:
gas miles its a good truck |
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[Mar 01, 2002]
Mike Sistrunk
Model Reviewed:
Dakota Quad Cab 4X4 V8 4.7
Strength:
Powerful/roomy/comfortable/looks great!
Weakness:
gas mileage I love this truck. I get so many looks. It''s roomy, comfortable, powerful and fun to drive. I have the Infinity sound- you need this. Gas mileage could be better, but I won''t complain. Hard to get. I had to shop around to find a black one with the options I wanted (V8-computer overhead, infinity sound). Similar Products Used: Ford Truck and Toyota |