2002 Dodge Dakota Sport review from North America
"A good looking vehicle with a terrible engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 3000 miles, the dealer had to update the trucks computer because it was missing some sort of update. The torque converter had to be replaced at 4400 miles.
The entire transmission was replaced at 4850 miles.
At 6000 miles, I went in to have my oil changed, and afterwords the truck would not remain running. The dealer said my idle speed control motor was faulty and had to be replaced. Luckily, they had one in stock.
Also at 6000 miles, after replacing my idle control motor, the dealer informed me that some sort of valve body needed to be replaced and they would order the part and let me know when it came in.
General comments?
This truck hesitates on the up-shift and has trouble maintaining speed in cruise. The dealer says that this is just how the 2002 Dodge Dakota V6's run.
The truck itself is very comfortable as far as the cabin and the seating.
The handling is terrible.
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| Price is cheap to allow money for gas/repairs - you'll need it!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9L SMPI V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Vitara |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2002 |