1989 Dodge Dakota Sport review from North America
"Hard working, reliable little truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My starter began having some difficulty at about 135,000 miles.
Brakes wore, had to replace.
General comments?
This is my "first car" and it does everything I ask of it. The truck has never died on me except for twice when I left the off-road lights on. Otherwise it starts right up every time. It was used as a work truck before I bought it about a year ago for $2500. The only absolute parts that needed replaced were the starter and the brakes. I can't really blame Dodge for that, because the truck was getting old anyways.
Since I have owned my Dakota Sport I have made quite a few upgrades. Here is a basic list: Starter, brakes, wheels, tires, air intake, air filter, oil filter, floor mats, steering wheel cover, bed liner, tool box in bed, new white paint, new stereo system, new speakers, window tint and eyelid, dash cover, removed some of the Dakota sport and Dodge decals, new shifter, etc.
The only complaints I have about my Dakota Sport are that the interior is small, with little room for storage and things like that.
Also, I don't like the bench seat.
Other than that I can't really complain. It's been good to me, and I try to do the same.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2008 |