2001 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

Very good truck

Written by: M. Woehrle on 07/26/2007

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This truck has given me 85,000 miles of worry free driving so far. I have had no major problems. The only repair other than normal maintenance has been a power window motor. Interior is comfortable, even on long drives. Styling is excellent. Ride and fuel mileage are pretty reasonable for a 4wd truck with a V8. I average 13-15 around town, and about 19 on the highway.

Favorite Features

Compact design, with great interior room. V8 engine in compact truck. The 4.7 liter engine has performed flawlessly, uses no oil, and give good performance.

Suggested Improvements

The bed on the Quad cab is nearly worthless. Very, very small. And the front brakes seem to have a very short life. Not uncommon on nearly every Dodge I have seen.

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2001 Dakota quad cab 4x4 4.7 v-8

Written by: mattew heddings on 12/29/2006

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Truck has awesome power from the 4.7L v- 8, but you sacrifice gas mileage, I originally got 11.6mpg in town was able to increase it to 12.5-13mpg by adding an AFE cold air intake and a spacer ring on the throttle body to atomize the gas better. 3 of the 4 power windows quit working and truck only has 71000 miles on it, Dealer wants $250- 270 dollars a door to fix. seems it should be recalled.

Favorite Features

4 doors, Infinity stereo it great, handles well. throaty sounding exhaust

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, better power window motors should not have to replace on truck that only has 71000 miles

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2001 Quad Cab

Written by: mtrialsm on 12/12/2006

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

This is my first Dodge. I wanted a mid-size truck with 4 doors. The Quad was the only truck that fit the bill. I have been very pleased with this vehicle. Only problems have been taken care under factory warrenty. The ball joints were replaced at 33,000 miles and will be replaced again soon.

Favorite Features

4-doors, size of truck.

Suggested Improvements

Seats could be improved for comfort. Sun visors are too low. Better fuel mileage (duh!)

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Great Truck

Written by: CA Snyder on 10/29/2006

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SLT 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this truck in 2002 and it had 11,200 miles on it. I've owned a lot of trucks both foriegn and domestic, and this is a great truck. Other than normal wear and tear there have been no problems. I replaced rotors, brake pads and changed transmission fluid and filter at 58,000 miles.

Favorite Features

The engine is great, ride is great, and it's comfortable to drive

Suggested Improvements

Have a four speed automatic as standard.

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Dakota is the best truck out there

Written by: rayray0622 on 09/06/2006

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I had a Chevy Silverado regular cab with the 350 5.7 small block, and my Dakota is much faster and hauls better. It has been nothing but a pleasure having this truck. I like to go to the beach and ride my quad, I was doing circles around other trucks that got stuck in the sand. My Dakota with a load in the back made it easily through the sand.

Favorite Features

The Interior design, and the power.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing i can think of is maybe a longer bed.

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Dakota R/T

Written by: Dakota R/T on 06/15/2006

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have the R/T and obviously love the power. It is only rated for towing 2,000 pounds, but I've towed well over 3,500 pounds without any problems running the air conditioning full blast while driving up the mountains in the summertime. However, I've had lots of electrical problems, and the truck has broken down on me in the middle of the Arizona desert. In addition, I get 12 mpg in the city and 15 on the freeway.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Best truck ever

Written by: SUPERDAK on 10/05/2005

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Best truck ever. Combination of power (4.7L V-8) and comfort. I can carry five easily with plenty of leg room. I pull a 3800lbs travel trailer and can do 55 up the steepest hills. Stability is great. Reliability has been excellent. Did have to replace the drivers side window motor/assembly at 80,000 miles.

Favorite Features

The 4.7L V-8. Strong engine with great acceleration. Zero maintenance other than standard oil changes and lubricant top-offs. I have never had to add oil between changes at every 3000 miles. Zero oil consumption

Suggested Improvements

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2WD Extended Cab SLT Dakota

Written by: John on 05/26/2005

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SLT 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Has been a great truck, and other than normal wear parts,(brakes, tires, etc...) I have had nothing wrong with it. Still drives like the day I got it.

Favorite Features

Driving position is very comfortable, especially for a truck.

Suggested Improvements

Has the 3.9L V6. Pick up is a little sluggish on the highway, especially between 50-65 MPH. Over 65 acceleration is fine. I think the overdrive just kicks in a little too soon.

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3.9 Auto Quad Cab

Written by: Girraween on 05/24/2005

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

My wife and I bought our Dakota brand new as our first new vehicle. We have been quite happy with the room and reliability of this truck. Because we have three girls 6 and under, we have the base model and we don't think we have suffered at all. We have traveled cross country twice with no problems. Aside from a few warranty items I have not had any major problems with this truck.

Favorite Features

Room and comfort.

Suggested Improvements

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2001 Quad Cab SLT 2WD

Written by: T Chezem on 04/19/2005

Vehicle

2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Excellent truck overall. Dodge could do better with their fuel consumption...for the size of the truck. It gets 15 around town and 17 on the freeway; nowhere near Dodge's MPG ratings. Good cargo capacity and towing as well. Overall a great truck, just make sure you are ready for poor MPG, especially with the 4.7 V8. A well put together truck with great options and interior layout.

Favorite Features

Perfect size bed for a compcact to mid size truck.

Suggested Improvements

Dodge could really improve the Dakota by offering the diesel engine in it; the same one made by Mercedes that they are putting in the new Libertys in 2005.

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