1994 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews
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(11 Total Reviews)
94 Dakota SLT V8
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
Vehicle has been extremely reliable since buying new. Chrysler repainted vehicle due to paint peeling after warranty expired, but had to work through dealer and regional rep to get it completed. Gas Gauge sending unit has been replaced 4 times, still doesn't work sometimes, A/C won't hold charge, Chrysler can't find problem. Radiator leaked less than 2 years after owning, finally replaced after 6 years.
Favorite Features
Electric mirrors, powerful V8, comfortable ride, room for 6 adults (not on long trip), plenty of cargo space, has been very reliable vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Could improve on gas mileage, average summer mileage 18+, winter 12.
Dakotas for life
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB
Review
Fun to drive and the most reliable vehicle ever built I haved owned an 87 Dakota and ran it for 396000 miles it was still running when it crashed but not worth saving so I moved on to a 94 Sport with extended cab and have had no problems in my 45000 miles.
Favorite Features
Reliable reliable reliable reliable reliable
Suggested Improvements
Needs better steering and handling
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Surprised by high quality & performance
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck new in late 1993. It still just keeps going and going. Very few problems, quality higher than expected. Very good ride, more power than I need. Engine & transmission are still very smooth. I guess I'll have it another 10 years.
Favorite Features
Smoth engine & transmission.
Suggested Improvements
Needs more ground clearance.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Work Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
It really is a comfortable vehicle, rides well and mine has every option so it has neat toys. However the build quality is terrible (such as my headliner caving in, the paint falling off, the interior fading to 4 differant shades of grey plus my dashboard turning blue). It has been driven hard and it is almost 10 years old, so I do expect things to go wrong... it just seems to happen more often then it should. As for safety, it's built like a tank... I wouldn't even consider a 1997 or newer because they are like tinfoil with plastic bumpers. Overall, I will keep this truck until I can get a nice old Toyota Tundra Quad-Cab at a reasonable price...
Favorite Features
Overhead Console & Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror.
Suggested Improvements
Too many to list... But think of the Toyota Tundra...
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Work Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
It really is a comfortable vehicle, rides well and mine has every option so it has neat toys. However the build quality is terrible (such as my headliner caving in, the paint falling off, the interior fading to 4 differant shades of grey plus my dashboard turning blue). It has been driven hard and it is almost 10 years old, so I do expect things to go wrong... it just seems to happen more often then it should. As for safety, it's built like a tank... I wouldn't even consider a 1997 or newer because they are like tinfoil with plastic bumpers. Overall, I will keep this truck until I can get a nice old Toyota Tundra Quad-Cab at a reasonable price...
Favorite Features
Overhead Console & Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror.
Suggested Improvements
Too many to list... But think of the Toyota Tundra...
It keeps going and going
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB
Review
I bought this truck new in 1995 after it sat on the lot for 15 months. It has the 3.9L V6 which has performed flawlessly. It has not had any major problems in 7 years. The only minor problem that I've had is the transmission started only in neutral until the neutral safety switch was replaced. Other than replacing tires and batteries, no other maintenance has been performed that isn't routine, preventative maintenance. I would recommend that other consumers buy the limited slip differential if buying 2WD to help traction in the rain and snow.
Favorite Features
Great reliability. It's easy to work on if I want to do any maintenance myself.
Suggested Improvements
It Depend On The Truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB
Review
All Depend On How Much You Baby It.
Favorite Features
Powerful Engine And No Blind Spots
Suggested Improvements
Maybe Alittle More Aftermarket Support For V6 Models.
BEST VEHICLE YET
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
USE THE TRUCK FOR FIELD SERVICE. BEEN UP AND DOWN EASTERN COAST. TOTAL OF 210,000 MILES AND COUNTING. PERFORM REGULAR MAINTINENCE RELIGIOUSY. NEVER LEFT ME STRANDED BY THE ROADSIDE. HAVE THE MAGNUM 3.9L V6. MOTOR KEEPS ON TRUCKING!!
Favorite Features
CUPHOLDER IS ONE OF THE BEST GOING. GREAT LOCATION TOO. VERY RELIABLE. A PLEASURE TO DRIVE. VERY COMFORTABLE. AVERAGE 20MPH IN A TRUCK OF THIS SIZE WITH 175HP! LOVE THE REAR BENCH SEAT DESIGN, NOT LIKE THOSE WIMPY FORDS AND CHEVY COMPACTS, TRULY A MIDSIZED TRUCK!
Suggested Improvements
IMPROVE WATER PUMP/RADIATOR DESIGN. TRANNY IS GREAT UP TO ABOUT 180,OOO MILES WITH REGULAR MAINT. PRIMER USED BY DODGE IN 94 REMINDS ME OF THE DREADED DODGE DISEASE OF THE 7O'S PAINT CHIPS GET OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING PAINT TO PEEL. VALVES HAVE A TENDENCY TO CLATTER.
Nine years with Dodge Dakota SLT Ext. Ca
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
Nine years ago, I bought a new 1994 Dakota SLT Extended Cab with the 3.9L V6 engine, auto transmission, power windows locks and mirrors. The truck has never failed me during cold winters (Chicago)and scorching summers---except once when I let the battery run out. No major problems ever, just minor irritants: radio ground wire disconnected, transmission sometimes starts only in neutral, and the gas gauge sensor quit after 7 years. I recommend the Dakota highly.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Better than I expected
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB
Review
This truck gave us good service for a long time, with only a few glitches along the way. It gets 15+ mpg in metro area driving, closer to 20 on highway. The Dodge paint job was the shabbiest I've ever had on a vehicle, and began to chip off 2-3 years ago. And I had a plastic radiator split at under 50K miles on the vehicle. I liked owning it but wouldn't get another Dodge truck-- my sense is that it might be rolling the dice one time too many.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
I hope newer models get better quality paint jobs.
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