1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 4x4 review from North America
"Will tow a Toyota anywhere.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've had to replace the front brake pads at 40,000 miles. Then again at 70,000 miles along with the rotors. Maybe it's just my driving, but the brakes are weak.
Within the last 10,000 miles or so, I've developed a moaning sound as I slow to about 30 mp/h. Having it look at later this week.
This truck is a gas guzzler. I average about 13.5 - 15.5 mp/g.
The overhead console doesn't work. The thermometer said it was 130 degrees out today. **Pfft!*** I live in Seattle.
Quite a bit of a blind spot on the driver's side when turning left.
General comments?
The 5.2L V8 is plenty of power for this truck. I wonder what the 5.9 R/T is like (***sigh***)...
Interior is very comfortable and the heater works great.
Offroading is awesome in this thing. I climed a 35-foot evergreen just last night, then towed a Toyota up to enjoy the view.
This truck is king of the road for it's class. And to the 4Runner owner who was complaining that Dodge should take a lesson from the Toyota dealerships... Stick with Toyota, Slick. Our economy needs your money.
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  | 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? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 221 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2003 |