2007 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

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Written by: wendall wilson on 07/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've bought it 2 years ago,new off lot and love it.I live in country on old farm.fun to drive and handles great.got the 4.7v8,will smoke the tires(not reccomended)Looks good&comfortable.only trouble was bad tierods,covered under warranty.2 position tailgate lets me load anything I could with big truck.Gas milage not best,Have not tried flex fuel yet.should have got posi rearend.in 2wheel drive(in heavy rain) it gets loose easily.only paid 22000 new,with bedliner

Favorite Features

2 position tailgate,roomy interior,quick response and great power

Suggested Improvements

heated mirrors,posi rearend,toughen up front grille

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Big wow, little performance.

Written by: wally on 10/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I leased on a 48 month lease because it fit my budget and this is a great looking 1/4 ton truck. I have not had any real mechanical issues other than a very very soft suspension. I had a '79 Ford Granada as a teenage and it had better suspension! Gas mileage is a joke - 20 C/ 29 H, more like 13 C/ 19 H. The V8 4.7L is a great engine in this truck, lots of power when called upon. Like I said before, it looks great, outside and inside. Very rugged looking, to bad the suspension doesn't keep up!

Favorite Features

The looks of the exterior and interior are fantastic. Very rugged looking, best looking 1/4 ton on the market.

Suggested Improvements

Eye candy set on a pathetic suspension. A truck is a truck, put a suspension to compliment the looks and power. If I wanted handling like a car I would have purchased a car. For a company that is "Ram" tough, they sure dropped the ball on what could have been a great 1/4 truck!

8 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Least Expensive Truck with 6010 Gvwr

Written by: Autoservicecenter on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I needed a truck that met the weight requirement of over 6000 lbs and over a 6 ft box to qualify for IRS Section 179 100% tax depreciation in the first year. I did not want a big full sized truck to do it, so I searched the market and found 2. The Honda Ridgeline and the Dakota. The Ridgeline was underpowered. The Dakota is perfect. GVWR of 6010 lbs and a 6.6 ft box meet Section 179 requirements. I test drove other 4x4's and only the Dakota rides perfect on rough roads - not to loose and not jarring stiff. The cabin is nice and quiet at interstate speeds. The 4.7 L High Output V8 pulls hard on hills, blasts around when passing traffic, tows 7500lbs and gets 20 highway mpg.

Favorite Features

Quiet interior, plenty of power, reasonable economy for 4x4, swing back rear doors, strong metal in body, Timing chain not belt, easy access to change fluids on engine and transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger spoiler on front bumper to improve underbody aerodynamics, body colored rear mud flaps as standard equipment.

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Garbage

Written by: JB on 06/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I leased this on a 27 month lease because the price was so good, and it is the best looking 1/4 ton by NA manufacturers. I basically choose this based on looks. Big mistake. I've had both front wheel bearing replaced, distributer cap, computer, brakes, emissions pump, etc. The engine would just all of a sudden have no power despite revving high. These problems could be over looked if I was able to get the posted mileage of 20 city and 29 highway. I get 16 highway and about 14 city. I should be able to sue Dodge for the difference in gas mileage because that is ridiculous. About half the posed mileage! I'm buying a Toyota as soon as a get rid of this junk bucket.

Favorite Features

Exterior looks

Suggested Improvements

everything else

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

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My second Gen 3 Dakota...for a reason

Written by: tms1521 on 04/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my second Gen 3 Dakota. I previously had a '06 ST Club Cab. But it was time for an upgrade...and I made the right choice. I have the V8 so with gas prices the way they are, it is not favorable. But it is a great truck. It is rugged, comfortable and has plenty of power. I highly recommend this truck!

Favorite Features

Styling, Comfort, perfect size

Suggested Improvements

they should've put the '08 V-8 in the '07.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I love my dakota

Written by: suemccartin on 04/02/2008

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have had the truck about 45 days, love it. Getting used to the lower gas mileage but I'll adjust. Very easy to drive, fun to drive, drive the 6 yourself before you decide you don't want it, it's plenty peppy for most things and unless you're towing a gigantic trailer you don't need the insurance rates or the gas guzzling of an 8. This is a wonderful truck, very comfortable, very quiet, you want the SLT package for the power mirrors and the alarm, rear antilock and security system really cuts your insurance rates at least with geico. I love my truck just have to learn it's personality and I'm short so reaching the fluid checking stuff is a challenge sometimes.

Favorite Features

Comfortable cab, quiet

Suggested Improvements

Short people need a step ladder to reach the oil, brakes and other fluids

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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NIce so far

Written by: pharaoh on 08/05/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I was looking for a RAM pickup but after seeing the Dakota I was sold. I love the exterior look (silver paint) of it and the smaller size means that my wife and daughter can drive it as well. Rides very quiet for a truck.

Favorite Features

Standard audio system with Sirius and ipod / mp3 connection is very good. Great sound.

Suggested Improvements

Should have mud flap for rear tires. Would like more tie down points in the truck bed.

48 out 54 people found this review helpful

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Legacy Continues

Written by: Scott Tarpley on 05/01/2007

Vehicle

2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have been behind the wheel of Dodge Trucks, from the D50 all the way to the present truck I own, a 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT. I feel I have grown with the truck line. As my family has grown, so has the truck. I could not be more pleased with the evolution of this truck. The handling is superb with the heavy duty suspension. I had to get used to the electronic accelerator, but a small price to pay for technology. The interior room is awesome. Plenty of leg room and comfortable seats with real padding. I do miss the cloth interior my '01 Dakota had. The 3.7L engine is fine for my driving habit, but still has great acceleration for traffic and gets 22mpg highway. I love it.

Favorite Features

Aggressive body style, no interior noise, handling. The alpine sound system is a must upgrade along with the steering wheel controls. Everything is with in reach and instrument panel is a breeze to see and operate. Grab your family and hit the road no matter if it is around the block or across state.

Suggested Improvements

I miss my sunglasses holder in the over head console, cloth door panels, multiple 12volt plugs and my deep storage under the rear seats.

50 out 51 people found this review helpful

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