2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, Sport, 4X4 from North America - Comments

Front rotors replaced due to one that had siezed to the wheel hub from corrosion causing brake pulsations.

Radio/CD failed.

Front sway bar bushings tend to dry out and squeak and make noise. (just require some lithium grease or replace)

Upper ball joints replaced under recall.

I have been very pleased with my 2001 Quad Cab, it has had very few problems and has performed extremely reliably for it's first 77,000 miles. It still starts and runs like the day it was new. I expect I will have to have to perform a tune up some day.

At 75,000 miles I finally replaced the OEM tires, brakes, and shocks, and the truck drives great again. I am sure I will get another 75,000 out of it.

Like most I wish it did better than 18mpg down the highway, but that was what it was rated for the V8 4X4 and I needed to tow in excess of 5000lbs which this truck does handily.

Interior and Exterior still look good and seem to be wearing well.

I Have the same truck in silver Runs great; All I have is the squeaking in the front end. Best truck I ever owned

Barry

Staten Island NY.

I wish I had as much luck with my '01 Dakota. This has been one of the least reliable vehicles I have ever owned. My truck has 50k miles and I have replaced the rotors 3x, ball joints (recall), rear differential (1K repair!), lower control arms, u-joints, fan resistor, spare tire carrier, tailgate stays. Keep in mind, I DON"T TOW ANYTHING! I will never buy another Dodge...it's back to Toyota for me... my last Toyota had 190K on it when I sold it... and I towed a trailer all over the country. I NEVER did any major repairs other that wearable items on the truck. Can you tell I am frustrated? I'll stop now.