2001 Dodge Dakota review from North America
"Love it, and buying another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only issue I have ever had with this truck is the 4wd unit quit. You can still shift it with a wrench, but not just flicking the dash switch :(
The mileage is poor, about 18mpg, but it's a V8 with performance parts and 31" tires.
General comments?
Between my father and I, this truck has been through hell. We are both in search and rescue, and he is an EMT. We drove it through floods and he commutes to work in it. I constantly abuse it on and off the road, and it takes every bit of it!
I am even looking at buying a lifted twin to this truck.
It survived me and my friends at 16, and has never failed to crawl out of whatever I bury it in.
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| Not worth the trouble |
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| A Durable, Fun Truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7L Magnum V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2009 |