1989 Dodge Dakota review from North America
"A good truck for her class, long life if taken care of."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end; oil leak, easy repair, gasket; driver side door latch (wore out) ; water pump; brakes; upholstery wore out; roof cloth wore out; needs paint.
General comments?
I still have my ole gray mare - 1989 Dodge Dakota 4 cylinder. Close to 200,000 miles. A good work truck. Hauls dirt, rocks, lumber, you name it - anything and everything. Could use a new paint job and the AC fixed, but I can live without both; not a necessity for a work truck. I don't know what I would do without my ole gray mare. She has had general maintenance over the years (I got her second hand in 1994) ; but nothing serious - thank goodness. I hope to keep her around for a very long time. She runs fine, gets good mileage, doesn't burn oil, she likes to work hard.
P.S. I also own a nice black flawless 1999 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4WD. She just rolled over 20,000 miles.
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  | Hard working, reliable little truck |
| Great multipurpose reliable pick-up |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 16th September, 2004 |