1998 Dodge Dakota SLT review from North America
"Get a warranty if you can on this one."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bad maintenance record.
Needed a ball joint replacement. There were no holes to grease the joint back up, so it wears.
Rust in coolant, fixed by getting 4-year warranty on engine.
General comments?
The Dakota has been exactly the truck I've wanted it to be.
However, I do wish that the V6 Magnum would've had a bit more power. It doesn't have the get up and go that the V8 does.
Better on gas though.
It is like driving a smaller Full Size Ram from the inside.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 72601 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73138 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ramcharger |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2004 |