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4.25 out of 5 stars

Dodge Dakota 1999 ext. cab sport

broncos4zak, 07/25/2006
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Basically I bought this truck knowing I drive about an hour each way to work and needing something comfortable, reliable, and decent on gas. All of that has happened. I made some mods in order to get 20mpg from this V-6, throttle body spacer, cold air intake, and Flowmaster exhaust. Issues have been tranny rebuilt at 63,000, cat at 110,000, front hubs at 130,000, and 2 outboard speed sensors. I bought this truck with 59,000 and currently have 145,000+ on it. Overall a good truck, could have better gas mileage, better tranny (more reliable and better shift points), and more ponies. Love the handling, traction is pretty good for 2wd, interior layout is good.

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4 out of 5 stars

Keeps on chugging...

Kaylis, 10/18/2019
1999 Dodge Dakota 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We were given an extended cab 4x4 almost three years ago when we were desperate and our friends had just gotten a new truck. It had over 200,000 miles and they thought we'd be lucky to have it last a year. It's still going despite us letting another friend, who kills cars, drive it most of the time. We've had work done on the radiator after it ran into something, and the power steering. I think it's going to fall apart from rust before it dies mechanically. The tailgate no longer has the supports where it is supposed to pivot, the wheel wells are rusty, recently the driver side mirror fell off, and the rear license plate holder is falling off.

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4 out of 5 stars

Been a great truck

Haywoood Jablomi, 05/16/2018
1999 Dodge Dakota R/T Sport 2dr Extended Cab SB (5.9L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really loved this truck, hated to sell it. I still miss it.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

My '99 Dakota - What was I thinking??!!

Bman99, 06/19/2002
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Here is the scoop: There are countless sqeaks and rattles coming from under the hood. The right front wheel has not been right from the start as I constantly hear a thump when I turn. When applying the brakes the truck shutters like an out of whack washing machine. The tires, oh the tires, they are HORRIBLE. Even on dry blacktop, when turning I slide. The interior is less than impressive and the gear selector blocks the temperature controls. The extended cab seat is only good for people with 12" legs. Do yourself a favor and stay away if you value your life.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great trucks

bobdog, 11/02/2007
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I know I'm only 17 but my Dodge Dakota Sport is great. It handles well out in the desert where I am all the time when I have some free time. My truck handles well and is easy to keep in control. I live in Utah so when it snows it should be a little harder to keep in controll right? No! it stays with me at all times "and with no arguing". I have a friend that owns an older trans am. Great clasic mussle car fast and fun. My truck smokes it every time right off the line v8's are nothing to mess with. And handles better than my other friend's lancer evo "met for rally racing". Dodge makes a great truck.

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