2002 Dodge Dakota SLT Plus review from North America
"The Dodge Dakota is truly a diamond in the rough"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upper ball joints were replaced at 18,000 miles.
Heating and cooling system requires constant draining and flushing every 15,000 miles.
Heating and cooling controls broke, but was fixed in under 30 minutes by dealership.
The brake rotors began to warp at 40,000 miles and needed replacing.
Poor electrical design causes my passenger side headlamp to burn out every 10,000 miles.
The truck becomes uncontrollable on uneven pavement while traveling at freeway speeds.
Driver side power window has failed numerous times.
General comments?
The truck is very powerful when equipped with the 4.7 liter V8 engine.
The fuel economy is poorer than I expected, and has continued to decline over the years.
The Dakota has a very large cabin area, with plenty of room for both passengers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 17th February, 2005 |