1995 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

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Written by: travis on 06/25/2007

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this as a lot leftover in 1996. It has 193 thousand miles on it. Never broke down on me. Lots of power and torque. Exterior still shines. Well worth the money. The only thing it has ever had done was oil changes and the condenser replaced, nothing else. Most miles were around town. The only thing hat I don’t like about it is fuel consumption. Interior is built to last forever. This truck will never die

Favorite Features

5.2l v8, 4x4, extended cab, 6ft bed, reliability, lack of maintence work needed

Suggested Improvements

Higher off ground

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Good, solid, mid-sized truck

Written by: Fantastic Truck on 06/25/2007

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

V6, Auto, Purchased with 120k miles, now just past 200k. I have performed regular maintenance. Good solid truck that I have used to tow, commute, travel, and frequently pull my buddies trucks out of the snow banks/mud. Currently on loan to my sister who has discovered that she likes driving it far more than she ever expected. It is finally starting to show rust (darn it). Replaced since purchase: pitman arm, timing chain, water pump, alternator, heater blower, radio, windshield, brakes, shocks, exhaust, all fluids, plugs, wires, coil, and window motor.

Favorite Features

Size, comfort, easy maintenance

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy. I have never gotten better than 13mpg

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GReat truck

Written by: dakotasport1 on 07/25/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB

Review

i've had the truck for about 5 months and I love it.. I never owned a Dodge before. Had a Geo Tracker, but I hauled 2 cars to the salvage yard and a Bronco to the mechanics shop. The v6 has the snoot I want and the power I need. I haven't gotten it stuck in mud yet, but I have pulled other people out of the mud trying to follow me. It does stink on gas mileage though. I get maybe 16mpg in the city, but I don't care. It's fun to drive the hog. If someone wants a nice powerful small pickup, I would say grab life by the horns and get a Dodge.

Favorite Features

For being 2wd, I love the traction it has in the mud.

Suggested Improvements

Put bucket seats into the regular cab instead of the bench seat that hurts your back after an hour of driving.

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Love It!

Written by: Lovin_chevy84 on 07/21/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab SB

Review

My husband bought me this truck because my Chrylser finally died. I'm not a fan of little trucks. I'm more into long cars or full sized trucks like the F-150, or a Bonneville. I wasnt that impressed by the looks, but once I got to drive it, I never want to buy another car again. I'm used to being low, but now I can see everything! Also I own horses, so now I can tow them myself instead of paying someone

Favorite Features

The features that I love has to be the body. Straight, flat front end. It's higher up in the bed. I just love this truck

Suggested Improvements

The only thing that I would improve is the gas mileage. For being a V-8, it a gas hog.

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Good Pickup

Written by: Preston on 07/09/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought it brand new and besides a new waterpump and a radiator, it has been wonderful. I own a farm and this truck out hauls any Chevy or Ford twice its size. The 318 engine has a lot of power. This truck will really move. Keep the oil changed and this baby will purr! Dodge is all about performance.

Favorite Features

5.2L v8 Magnum

Suggested Improvements

More modern look

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Dodge all the way

Written by: rob on 04/25/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB

Review

My dad first owned the 3.9L V6 Dakota Sport and we went on family vacations and he used it for business. My mom also drove it around to and from work (errands too) for years. The Dodge has been through a lot of travels!! It now has 205,000 miles on it and is running wonderful!! Only normal fixes had to be done. Great truck. Now I own the truck and enjoy it a lot!

Favorite Features

The car-like interior and gentleness of the truck! Beautiful truck

Suggested Improvements

Tire-radius, and needs more speed.

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Good Workhorse (Needed de-fleeing)

Written by: RJDakotaville on 01/31/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased this truck new and added the extended 7 year 100000 mile warranty. Good thing I did because lots of bugs needed fixing. Some of the items I had problems with was transfer case (Replaced 5 times). Transmission leak had gasket replaced 5 times. Drive shaft joint breakage. Tailgate misaligned, cruise control quit working. Replaced radio 5 times. Despite all these problems I have had the truck 11 years and it now has over 182k miles on it. With a recent tune up on the hwy I was able to get 19mi to the gallon hwy (Over 300mi on a tank of gas). That is good for this truck. Overall I have enjoyed this vehicle because it does deliver the power when needed.

Favorite Features

Exterior style, power, extra seating in rear for kids, dogs, storage.

Suggested Improvements

Quality, manufacture reliability. Better transfer case for the 5.2L V8 to utilize. Better undercarriage design for a 4x4 to not catch on rocks etc...

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Git er done.

Written by: slt on 01/28/2006

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab LB

Review

I drive this truck to work every day which is over 50 miles round trip. I just love this truck. Not too big but gets the job done. I am a DIY person and is hauls everything I need. This truck has not let me down even one time. I keep the maintenance done and checked out regularly. I am a woman and this is my truck.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Tighter turn radius

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Nice Truck

Written by: TJ Thompson on 06/08/2005

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck used with 10k on it. I've had it for 10 years and it's gotten me everywhere I've needed to go. It averages about 22MPG with the 2.5L 4 cyl and 5-speed tranny. It gets me back and forth 20 miles to work and handles what little cargo I do haul easily. It has the original clutch even after a couple of years in San Diego dealing with rush hour traffic. I had to replace the catalytic convertor at 50k, the AC compressor around 70k and the head gasket around 100k. The radio quit just recently and it needs a new headliner. Overall though it's been an efficient, reliable daily driver.

Favorite Features

A good, cost effective vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Good Truck - Would probably buy another

Written by: jmitch0765 on 05/06/2004

Vehicle

1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Have had this truck since it was new - regular maintenance schedule and oil changes - 2 transmission problems (Total approx. $1000) in it's lifespan.

Favorite Features

Great working truck for towing, etc. Engine is very reliable - starts even on the coldest of winter mornings.

Suggested Improvements

Would have been happier with better gas mileage (5.2L V8)

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