1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4+2 review from North America
"Poor choice for anyone unless you can afford to have a mechanic live in your home"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
15k - power steering pressure lines at the rack blew apart on the highway and lost all fluid at high speed, burnt up rack and pinion, pump, lines.
22k - transmission failure set the truck in the shop for a rebuild for two weeks (transmission techs very busy at Dodge stores).
28k - transmission fails again, now new unit needed.
List too long to put on this list, let's just say nine transmissions ago Dodge had the option to buy back, but said (we think it is now fixed and will not take back on any terms).
Sued for lemon law and won.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Good looks, comfortable cab for 2 adults and 2 small children |
| 1997 - Dakota SLT Club Cab 4x4 3.9L V6 Magnum Excellent Truck! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 2/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2001 |