2004 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4 x 4 review from North America
"My second purchase of this vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas mileage is poor on 4x4s and the Quad Cab Dakota is no exception.
General comments?
This is the second 4x4 Dodge Dakota I've purchased. My last one was an SLT bought in 1998. It now has 214,000 miles with no major problems.
This is a great truck only a tad smaller than the Dodge Ram series and about 5K less.
A little hard to find a Dakota 4x4 with options like limited spin rear differential (no reason to go 4x4 without one) ; and skid plate group. I had to order mine to get a 4x4 with the proper options.
Mileage after 3,000 miles (break-in is consider over at 4500) was only 16.2 mpg highway, and I'm a careful driver.
Interior on this "small" Quad Cab is downright LARGE. Even a 6'2 man can fit neatly in the back.
The new 4.7 liter engine doesn't appear to have spark plugs (I'm going to have fun figuring this out when the time comes). I saw no reason to leave the tried and true 318cu. engine. I guess emissions had something to do with it.
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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 | 4.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4600 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2004 |