2000 Dodge Dakota SLT review from North America

Not much has gone wrong on this car. I've had the same battery for seven years, just recently replaced the filter with a K & N high performance filter, and just recently changed the spark plugs as well, all routine maintenance. The brakes on this truck are the only thing that piss me off, I've had them re-done completely at the dealership twice, and they still squeak and scream every so often. The interior has been kept pretty well, but I replaced the stock floormats with Dodge Racing All Season floor mats just because they look much better and are good for us New Englanders. The Four Wheel Drive has stayed good to me, and the stock tires/wheels have stayed good for these forty thousand miles/seven years as well. The 3.9L engine sounds great to me, and has been able to handle all the jobs I need it to, i.e. towing my tractor, towing small loads, etc. This is a good size truck, because its not to wimpy/small and its not to big or bulky. The gas mileage on this thing does suck though. I'm averaging about sixteen miles to the gallon in this tank, and I keep my filter clean, my oil good, my car well kept up, and my tires full. The freaking 4.7L V8 gets better gas mileage...What the Hell! Anyways, this truck is all in all a good investment and I love driving it.

Truck handles well, and steering is on point.

The engine roars when you fire it up, and sounds very good.

Interior, if kept up well, looks nice even after seven years.

Good performing truck for all of you who are not sure what to buy!