1992 Dodge Dakota Review

Best truck ever

Written by: Spyder on 04/06/2007

Vehicle

1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck new and still own it. It has never failed me and I've put it through some serious work. I load a large, cabover camper in the rear and take it off road here in Nevada. Even though it is not a 4- wheel drive truck it still handles almost all 4 wheeling roads as if it were. After 15 years I doubt I'll ever get rid of it. I've owned a lot of different trucks over the years and this one is heads above all of them. Mine is pretty basic, no big power options, but that just makes it easier to maintain and more reliable. If you ever are in a position to buy one of these trucks, you will not be disappointed.

Favorite Features

Handling, hauling capacity, power, looks, rear bed design with notches for 2x4s, simplicity and ease of maintenance, strong rear end.

Suggested Improvements

Paint began peeling early on and kept it up until I finally had it completely repainted. Uncomfortable front seat which I replaced. Added limited slip and lower gears in the rear along with Firestone air bags when I bought the cabover camper. Stereo speakers were not the best so I replaced them.

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Good overall truck

Written by: Vince on 04/28/2006

Vehicle

1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB

Review

The 1992 Dakota is a very good overall truck. Power is decent for the era with the V6. Running the AC while driving in hot weather tends to cause it to need to downshift often to accelerate at certain speeds. I recommend the V8 for the club cab, especially with the 4x4 option. The exterior and interior design still looks good to this day. With a new paint job, removed plastic moldings, and wheels, many non-car-savvy people mistake mine for a new truck model.

Favorite Features

V8 option in a smaller, lighter, and easier to manuever truck. More interior and truck bed room than the S-10/Ranger/etc.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage is unimpressive. 16 mpg average in mixed driving with a maintained V6 and bedcover. Problems I've encountered: Timing chain develops slack causing it to eat up the gears. Distributor gear developed slack resulting in a hard to diagnose starting problem.

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Solid Truck

Written by: MOtorPARts on 03/12/2006

Vehicle

1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Standard Cab SB

Review

If you're looking for a great truck, find one of these! Mine has well over 300,000 miles and is as solid and reliable as most new trucks. The only cons I can think of is not much to the interior for room and with my standard cab. Hauls and tows like a full-size. Dodge made sure they had a great truck before they put their name on it!

Favorite Features

Small, but functional size. Great V-6

Suggested Improvements

More function to interior. Higher ground clearance.

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Dodge Dakota

Written by: Wade on 07/30/2005

Vehicle

1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB

Review

Fast for its day. Good towing ability. Plenty of power. Bring plenty of gas money. Extremely reliable.

Favorite Features

Engine.

Suggested Improvements

Seats.

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Dakota

Written by: Carman on 04/29/2004

Vehicle

1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB

Review

Great Truck,Lots of Power ,great ride confort,dependabl,great style,very cold air

Favorite Features

Power

Suggested Improvements

better gas milage

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