2000 Dodge Dakota review from North America
"Needs a different motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only major mechanical problems we have had have been with the transfer case. In started acting up at about 80,000 miles. I blame the previous owners, I believe they drove on the highway in four by four too often. I would like to hear about others experience.
General comments?
The main problem I had with this truck was its lack of power for its size. The 3.9 is not a bad motor at all, but it is not big enough for that large of a 4x4 truck. The lack of power carries over to the fuel mileage in town and on the highway. I only get between 12-16mpg. This truck with a larger motor like the dodge 318, or even the 4.6 would be a great truck. It is comfortable and rides like a truck should.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 V6 Mag Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Dakota |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2008 |