2001 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab review from North America
"Great looking, but poorly designed product"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission replacement at 135000 k.
Engine overhaul at 143000 k.
Front left drive axle knocking on turns.
Truck has loud squeaks going over bumps.
Throttle position sensor replaced @ 140000k.
General comments?
Great looking truck, but the repair costs after 100 k make you never want to buy another Dodge product.
This vehicle had oil changes every 4K, with the transmission getting a major flush ($300.00) at 50K, so I wonder why the transmission, engine and front drive differential have had to be replaced after 140 K on a vehicle that was over serviced according to the manufacturers recommendations.
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  | Not worth the trouble |
| A Durable, Fun Truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 148000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2007 |