1993 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

Hard Worker

Written by: donny on 11/17/2006

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB

Review

i traded my 1990 3500 service truck for this 1993 Dodge Dakota and it is one of the best trucks I've driven. It handles great, but needs some work like a new fuil pump. I've pulled over 25,000lbs with it and it worked it but it won't stop running. I love it

Favorite Features

Great motor

Suggested Improvements

None

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Tough Tittle Dodge

Written by: tarfee on 08/16/2006

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB

Review

This truck is just the right size for me. I drive my full size truck very little now. The Dakota is comfortable and drives well. It has a real seat in the extended cab a real plus to other smaller trucks. The body is rock solid and tough. Keep the touch up paint handy however or the paint will fly off. I have had no mechanical problems. The transmission is like most Dodges, it shifts down very often even will just a light load. One of my favorite trucks to own.

Favorite Features

The size and solid body.

Suggested Improvements

Paint that doesn't peel, stronger transmission and more low end torque.

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Great Old Truck

Written by: FourDakotas on 03/14/2006

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I purchased it with 165K miles two years ago. Truck had been neglected and vandalized prior, but has never failed us in 14K miles. 3.9 L still uses no oil, drives fine, just a great, dependable truck. It has lived a hard life before I bought it, and has some rust. But here in Michigan, most of the '93 S-10s and Rangers are rusted away, and the '93 Japanese pickups were rusted away and worn out years ago. Where does JD Power get these "2 of 5" mechanical ratings? These trucks are bulletproof--at least all four of mine have been. One more reason to Buy American--or at least try something other than GM junk before you send your hard earned GDP to Asia.

Favorite Features

4X4 is handy, styling is classic, just the right size, 100% dependable, built by American workers earning respectable wages and contributing to the American economy.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder was respectable back in the day, but a little small now.

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The most reliable truck

Written by: 340cuda on 07/08/2005

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB

Review

Solid, no hassle truck, and it still gets 18 MPG with 151k+ miles. Rock soild, super reliable, mid sized truck. To give an idea of how reliable it is, I've owned it since it was new, and the first repair was at 90,000 miles (serpentine belt broke) I get 50-60k miles out of front brakes, and changed the rear at 125k. Total mechanical repairs over 12 years, radiator, thermostat, wheel cylinders, and one caliper. Still driven daily

Favorite Features

Simplicity and reliability

Suggested Improvements

Gas gauge stopped working at 115k. Tough on tires (most trucks are) slightly more hauling capacity in the same size truck

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The medium truck that could

Written by: Robert Dunbar on 02/23/2005

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck about a year ago. I am very pleased with the truck overall, it really can haul with the Magnum V8. The only problems I've had was a wire that wore through to the transmission, but I fixed that no prob, and a transmission oil leak. The factory sound system was pretty much shot, so I replaced it. It has a silly slide out cupholder on the passenger's side of the dash, and the center console is poorly made. If you have one, put at least 30 inch tires on it, it looks like it's been lifted two inches for a few bucks.

Favorite Features

Magnum V8 power in a midsize truck. Body accepts 31 inch tires without a lift. Extended cab holds a lot of junk. Classic styling, none of that rounded off stuff for me!

Suggested Improvements

Plastic headlight covers get fogged with age. Windshield wipers hit the cowl. Terrible cupholder. Climate control sliders do wierd things with the A/C. Not enough room to mount a CB radio so I can use it.

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quality

Written by: LAWNMOWERMAN on 09/15/2004

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck to haul my lawn mower and to do cleanouts for my business. I wanted some thing that had enough power to haul a fully loaded trailer with the bed full as well. This truck has not let me down. Its big enough not to be to small and small enough not to be to big. With a V-8 and 4wd there is little this truck will not handel. The only negitave aspect is the gas mileage but I guess you cant have it all. I now have 207k miles on it and have only had to preform general mantinence. I will buy another when, I mean if this one ever wears out.

Favorite Features

POWER DURABILITY NO RUST DEPENDABILITY

Suggested Improvements

GAS MILEAGE

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93 4x

Written by: briand91 on 06/22/2004

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought car used, had 2 initial, under warenty problems that were corrected satisfactorly. At 125K miles had engine replaced due to bad oil consumtion, rear oil rings and cam pitted. New long block ok, but bad MPG's. Truck has been really great none the less. Have fun on the 4x trails, and she keeps ticking.

Favorite Features

4x, multi cd player, extended cab!!

Suggested Improvements

put in the 360 and larger trans and radiator

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Midsize Truck......Large Size Usefulness

Written by: Harold Turner on 08/03/2003

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Standard Cab LB

Review

This vehicle used by me and family members as a 'nice' work truck. Bed is large enough for all our needs, including carrying a 42" riding mower. Paint still shiny after 10 years. Love the pep of the V8...dislike the gas mileage! Can't have it all! Trim and power functions make it a comfortable, if rougher, ride than desired. The truck has done its job and more.

Favorite Features

Pepiness of the V8. Cargo capibilities. Roominess, trim and power options of the cab.

Suggested Improvements

More Economy. Better ride.

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1993 Dodge Dakota

Written by: Hugh319 on 07/04/2003

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

My Dakota is a 4x4 extended cab with a locking shell over the bed. It is the 3.9L V6 and 5 Spd manual tranny. I have used it as a work truck for my Handyman business and as a 4x4 to explore reasonably tough 12 to 13000' Rocky Mountain 4 wheel drive passes. We have also used it to pull a 1500 lb poptop camping trailer over 7000 miles. That was a breeze! It has also been used in the business to pull heavily laden utility trailers. I once pulled our 3600 lb travel trailer for about a hundred miles to get it repaired. That was about 120% of what it could do well. that means that we were down to 2nd gear on a 3 mile 7% grade at about 25 MPH... Not fun...

Favorite Features

5 spd, good ground clearance, strong V6.

Suggested Improvements

I would have liked the V8 better. Not available in 1993?

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Ups and downs

Written by: idahoguy on 04/21/2003

Vehicle

1993 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

The place we got it from was a rip off joint.We had to get the transfer case rebult twice and it had bad motor mounts.The exhuast crapped out about about a year and so on...........

Favorite Features

It has neat paint,othern than its turnign white and coming off now

Suggested Improvements

Dont buy a standard,the clutches go out once a years and overall they just suck

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