1994 Dodge Dakota Review

Old reliable

Written by: Dad on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB

Review

This has been a reliable truck, with no major problems. Never had any engine or transmission work. It is a good balance between a car and a full-sized truck, especially if you don't need to pull a large trailer.

Favorite Features

Easy entry/exit, good size bed for hauling most everything.

Suggested Improvements

None.

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Great reliable truck!

Written by: Cormak on 05/11/2009

Vehicle

1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Standard Cab LB

Review

I bought my Dakota in 2002 with 40K and it has dependable since the day I purchased it. It now has 108K and I still love driving it. It's had minor repairs only in the last year or so and they have been easy and inexpensive fixes. My only complaint is the clear coat is pealing in some spots, but clear auto spray does the trick to protect the paint. Great size inside (love the back bench seat!)Great size outside, perfect for hauling my hay and grain or furniture, no blind spots like the new Dakotas, great drive, good on fuel for the size.

Favorite Features

Size, especially if you have the extended cab. Comfortable. No blind spots like many vehicles today. Good on fuel for a 3.9.

Suggested Improvements

Definitely have heard other complaints about the sealer or paint peeling like mine.

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Yankee Plumber's 1994 Dakota Truck

Written by: Yankee on 05/22/2008

Vehicle

1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab SB

Review

We purchased used in 1996 with 45,000 on it. It has been dependable and easy for the Mrs. to drive. It handles well. It has in the last two years started to peal paint. The Mrs. feels safe in this vehicle. We both like the size of the vehicle. I am not a tall man and it was "just right" to get to my tools in the back. I like the fact that I can Lock up the more expensive tools in the cab and especially that the rain can not rust the tools while inside.

Favorite Features

Height of the truck is the main thing that our family loves.

Suggested Improvements

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Nice truck

Written by: p_s_xpress on 06/13/2005

Vehicle

1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab LB

Review

I bought this truck because of the design and size, not too big, not too small. Has been a reliable truck, a few repairs here and there, but no major repairs other than a clockspring replacement in the steering wheel.

Favorite Features

Ride is great, bench seat is surprisingly comfortable, even for a 6' 1" guy. A/C works great. Used to tow a little camper, and it does a decent job for a smaller truck.

Suggested Improvements

Problems w/ water leaking into back slider window, had to caulk it to stop rain from coming in. Fuel mileage is not what I expected, only 12 mpg in town driving, about 17 on the highway.

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a very good all around truck

Written by: James Strange on 02/22/2004

Vehicle

1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this car cheap and it's great. The interior design is good, with a large glovebox and wood panneling it's very large and comfortable. The infinity sound system is ambient with nice base for stock. The V8 is powerfull but a bit slow on the takeoff. It has a lot of pulling power for the size of the truck. The 4WD is great.It got me out of a ditch in two feet of snow.The extended cab is larger than one would expect.I've put 50,000 of it's 143,000 miles on it and I hav'nt had any engine or transmission problems with it yet.(just ware and tare stuff like hood latches and brake callipers.) One of the most comfortable and reliable cars I've ever owned for so low a price.

Favorite Features

Spacious, good looking interior with nice sound system to boot. 4WD and engine power is fantastic as well.

Suggested Improvements

The back drums are too small for the vehicle so you go through front brakes a little quickly. Gas can be a little expensive at 18 m/g highway.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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