Summary:
Glad I bought it - even with its glitches
Faults:
Front bumper rusted within the second year of ownership.
30K: Noticed sopping wet floor on passenger side every time it rains... still haven't determined the cause. Thank goodness for a wet vacuum!
To pass 2003 inspection (at about 48K) : brakes and rotors replaced, new tires all the way around, front ball joints both replaced.
General Comments:
Would buy again.
The truck has had some pretty strange things go wrong with it, but I'd buy it again in a second.
After reading other's reviews, however, I think I might have lucked out.
It handles well.
It's cab is roomy (not an extended cab).
It's looks completely outclass any other similarly sized trucks that I've seen.
Does great in snow.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 11th June, 2003
23rd Oct 2004, 10:07
I have a small comment to make about your review of your 1998 Dakota 4X4. I bought a 1998 in the year 2000 with 18000 miles on it. Since then, I have replaced three transmissions, an engine, front ball joints, u-joints, brakes numerous times, and a hole bunch of other stuff. These repairs where all necessary to keep the thing running. I have never treated this truck any different from any other I have ever owned. I always keep it serviced and take very good care of it. To anyone that considering buying a truck similar to this, I would highly recommend looking at a different brand. I would not wish my truck upon my worst enemy.
1st Aug 2010, 00:16
It can be said of any vehicle ever made. Vehicles are built quickly and thrown out onto dealer lots; some are quality and some are not. I personally have had two Dodge Neons in the past, both 1995 model year.. one was a poor example of quality while the other impressed me. I have learned that there is something to the old saying of never buying a car built on Friday. Questions I would ask about the transmissions would be if they were new or used.. I never trust a used part, and did you use proper fluid - remember that almost all Chrysler products use ATF+4 fluid and not Dexron/Mercon.