1993 Dodge Dakota LE review from North America
"Will trade in for a Toyota"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shortly after purchase gas gauge became erratic.
Fog light system failed.
Factory intalled stereo failed.
Front brakes wear at a high rate, after 5,000 miles they cause vibration due to uneven wear.
At 90,000mi. the engine ignition system failed which required three trips to the dealer to repair.
General comments?
I bought this vehicle because I liked the size (not big, not small) but the quality is not up to par with Toyota.
Customer survice is terrible, when I had an ignition problem the mechanics were totally lost. I finally gave up on Dodge mechanics and fixed the vehicle myself.
Parts support is terrible, many electrical connectors and components are no longer available unlike competetors.
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| Unbreakable |
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| Quick, reliable truck |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9L. V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Long bed pick-up |
| Date of Entry | 13th February, 2003 |