2000 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

No lack of power

Written by: fla cruser on 07/28/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr R/T Sport Extended Cab SB

Review

Good looking truck, handles very well, its quick, no major problems fuel mileage could be better

Favorite Features

Great looks, reliable, fast.

Suggested Improvements

fuel mileage and paint did not hold up

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Needs Improvements

Written by: Barnell on 06/16/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought my 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport 3.9L on October 12th 2007. The first two to two and a half months it was ok. Then I started noticing that the power steering would go out from time to time. My oil pressure would drop for no reason. Last, I noticed in the morning, when I would first start to drive it, it would get stuck in second gear and I would have to coast until third kicked in. Gas Mileage on this truck is HORRENDOUS. I'm not sure if it’s the quality of Dodge or if it was the owner before me, but I know I would probably not tell any one to buy this truck. But on the plus side, the body and style is awesome.

Favorite Features

I like the interior and exterior style.

Suggested Improvements

Need to improve on gas mileage and auto parts quality.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Reliable, decent mileage

Written by: Gregg on 06/12/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Plus 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought my Dakota in November last year. Little would I know just how much I would enjoy the truck this winter with near record snowfall. It has been very reliable. Not one non-maintenance item needed for replacement. Only items replaced are the tires and the downstream O2 sensor. Other then that, not one issue. Gets about 18 mpg in the city. Can average in the low twenties with straight highway driving. Would definitely recommend this truck to someone who needs a small truck.

Favorite Features

Ride and handling. Interior comfort. great seats.

Suggested Improvements

Better mileage would be nice, but this is a truck, not a Prius. A little more power would have been nice but it is adequate.

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best truck

Written by: mydakota on 03/19/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB

Review

my father was going to sell it but instead he gave it to me and i've had only minor problems with it, it has a great engine and sounds great with the flowmasters i had put in, love my truck and wouldn't trade it for the world...

Favorite Features

my fave features would have to be the engine and towing capacity!

Suggested Improvements

better interior look

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The best truck i have ever owned.

Written by: Bill O on 03/10/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr Sport Plus 4WD Crew Cab SB

Review

This is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The engine is very strong and it's great in the snow. Annual repair cost for me is under a $100. All I really do is change the oil, rotate the tires and give it a tune up every 4 years. The only big expense was I needed to do was put rotors and new brakes on the truck.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Longer warrenty enen though I took the extened, I wished it was longer

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Comfort and Power

Written by: Great Ride on 02/13/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT Plus 4WD Crew Cab SB

Review

I bought the 00 Dakota Quad cab with its 5.9L V8 in November of 2000, brandnew with 140 miles on the ODO. I've since put 60000m on the truck without any major issues. Heated sideview mirrors were replaced under warranty. Right side passanger widow regulator died and had to be replaced. Recent leak in the cooling system fixed with a hose replacement. Otherwise this truck has performed wonderfully for the past 8 years. I've pulled a boat, 5 people and the bed filled with camping gears over the pass with no problems. I've hauled 50 foot of fencing material, tons of gravel, you name it. This is the family truck to own. It's also stylish enough that wife and I drive it to the opera and ballet.

Favorite Features

The power of the 5.9L V8, the room inside. I've hauled five golfer with gear to the course. I have the front bench seat so room for 6. I love the styling, it still get compliments, Tons of aftermarket available. Comfortable ride on the highway, drove to California with no fatigue.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage. The only thing lacking is good gas mil.age, I get 11mpg around town no matter if I'm driving alone or hauling a ton of gravel with 6 people inside. Even in its class I think Dodge needs to invest in some engine efficiency and gas mileage improvement.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great until 100k miles

Written by: Melissa42781 on 01/07/2008

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr Sport Plus 4WD Crew Cab SB

Review

I bought my Dodge in 8/04, 3 months later I got pregnant. The truck was great with a baby, though no room for all the stuff that goes with a kid. The power is great, I pulled someone out of being so stuck that the rope broke. Gas mileage was terrible. Once my truck reached 100k miles it basically pooped on me. it was one thing after another. to make a long story short I had to get rid of it. I could not afford to keep fixing it and paying the car payment. No one knew what was wrong with it. But other than that I loved it.

Favorite Features

The power

Suggested Improvements

Motor that can handle high miles

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Best American vehicle I ever had

Written by: dzerres on 10/29/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Plus Standard Cab SB

Review

This truck has had no mechanical issues for the 7 years I've owned it (it was recalled for ball joints which they replaced but were not worn). My only regret is not having bought the 4 door version and not bothered with the camper shell.

Favorite Features

Durability including the styling which is still nice to look at.

Suggested Improvements

Little more room in the standard cab.

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Fantastic Little Truck

Written by: Good Truck on 10/26/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

This is my second 4wd with a v8 and it has not dissapointed. I will always buy Dodge trucks from now on. I pull a 6000lb boat with no trouble at all.

Favorite Features

The power of the v8, exterior style and the ease of the 4wd.

Suggested Improvements

none

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2000 Dakota Quad Cab

Written by: marine64 on 10/25/2007

Vehicle

2000 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT Plus Crew Cab SB

Review

The 2000 Dakota Quad Cab with hard shell topper was just what I wanted. It handles well in all sorts of weather. The 4.7 ltr. engine has plenty of power and get up. Only gets about 15-16 mpg in town and may 18 highway. I put a duel exhaust system on her which boosted power a bit and gives it that big truck sound. I'll certainly buy another Dakota in a few years

Favorite Features

Handling, durability, plenty of power

Suggested Improvements

Engine modifications for better fuel mileage without losing power

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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