It's never let me down.
Replaced water pump @ 120,000 miles.
The top of the radiator blew out @ 140,000 miles.
This truck has always come through for me. It is dependable and it looks good.
Although after-market accessories can be difficult to find, with a little effort you can find most anything you need.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th February, 2002
The best truck I have ever owned, or driven
Original radiator seam split at top of core. 60,000 miles.
Replaced water pump. 85,000 miles.
Replaced wiper motor. 125,000 miles.
Replace pitman arm, 140,000 miles.
Replaced idler arm ,140,000 miles.
Replaced fuel pump. 150,000 miles.
Replaced rotors, drums, calipers, wheel cylinders, pads, shoes. 160,000 miles.
Replaced heater core, evaporator, 170,000 miles.
Replaced computer. 185,000 miles.
Rebuilt overdrive auto transmission. 259,000 miles.
5.2 and 4x4 is a real stump puller.
5.2 with auto, overdrive gets great gas mileage, 18.5 city, 25.0 highway.
The truck is quick, and can pass with ease.
The truck rides as good as a car, on or off road.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th July, 2001
18 city and 25 hwy??? I doubt that very much. Are these figures in km??
I have same truck and get 12-14 city and 14-17 hwy. I drive very easy and commute 500 miles a week on freeway.
Any other comments?
Thanks.
I agree... Gas mileage for my 5.2 is closer to 15 than 25 hwy.
A great all-around 4x4, powerful and capable
The front brake calipers stuck and destroyed the calipers and rotors ($450).
The rear U-joint got replaced ($65).
The automatic transmission is now going bad and needs to be replaced or rebuilt.
I have had a hard time getting this stock truck stuck. The engine is VERY strong for the size and weight of the truck. I have raced and beaten modified full-sized Chevys in sand.
It handles very well on road, and the four-wheel-drive hooks up the tires off-road.
The interior is roomy and comfortable, but the dash panel is ugly.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st May, 2001
A lotta bang for the buck!
On my truck, I had to replace the engine at 60,000 miles because the intake manifold was located too low and sucked water up when crossing a creek. We've had to replace the U-joint twice.
My dad bought this truck new back in 1992. I recently got my license and he has passed the loyal pick-up on to me. I am very excited about having it. Only thing wrong with it right now is it needs a new coat of paint. It gets GREAT gas mileage and is fun to drive!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th April, 2001
I'm glad to see you have a sarcastic sense of humor. Great gas mileage is not something this truck is known for, however it has been dependable for me.
Go to MAACO and get the ambassador paint job. They charged a little more for additional prep because of the peeling paint, but now the wife will actually drive it herself.
Like you, it was passed down to me by my father in-law who bought it new. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who can find a clean used one that has not bee mistreated. She's a daily driver to and from work, and does a little hauling on the weekends for family and friends. She has yet to miss a beat for me in the three years I've had her.
All Right so I have had my Dakota about 3 years now. I have had nothing, but good luck with it. Just recently it just started backfiring when it starts to shift gears and when staying at the same speed, but other than that, the truck has ran really strong for 176,000 miles. I'm a satisfied ginnie pig of dodge.
So far so good
Differential seal, brake cables, gas pump, minor electric problems.
The truck was probably well maintained before I got it, original paint, no rust at all - very surprising for our region (lots of salt in our region), gas mileage was improved with a tonneau cover 2/4 mpg. I pull a trailer tent in the summer, gas mileage still good.
No oil consumption from the V-6.
I have bought the truck for the space compared to a small club cab, didn't want a big full size.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 2001
- brakes seem to wear out sooner than they should however, this is probably due to my driving habits.
- radio reception is poor.
- needs high octane 91 to prevent engine pinging.
- I bought the truck new, and with the exception of oil changes and the odd tune-up the only other major component I've had to replace is the muffler and tail pipe.
- I'm just passing 100,000 miles and the truck keeps running great (knock on wood!).
- a very reliable truck so far!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st December, 1998
1st Jan 2003, 23:02
My question is, since you liked the truck so much and said it was the best you ever owned, why did you say you would not buy another one from Dodge?