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Used 1999 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Got a Hemi? NO! it's a Honda Engine!

Crohill, 05/24/2004
1999 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I will not be teaching my child how to say Hemi! My child will be saying"HONDA" As I just purchased a new Saturn Vue with the Honda Engine. I will never buy a Dodge Product again. all before 95000 miles, HERE WE GO.... Power steering pump, water pump, fan clutch, ball joints, transmission... this is way to much to be happening to this vehicle. To prove my point further, my wife drove this truck so gentle, at 95,000 it still has the original brakes. STAY AWAY FROM DODGE IF YOU WANT QUALITY!!!!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best "compact truck" buy you can make!]

MagnumDak, 03/23/2004
1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ive had this vehicle for about three months now and have had no problems at all. It has over 85,000 miles on it but the 318 ci (5.2L) still runs as strong as ever. I take meticulous care of her as she is an older vehicle but there isnt a thing to complain about. I was backed into by a Jeep Grand Cherokee and it totaled the Jeep but put only a 1/2 inch dent in my bumper. I am super immpressed with the acceleration of this truck and its ability to effortlessly "peel out". Overall this is an outstanding truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

318 + 5 spd + 4wd = fun times.

mridgwaycan, 12/25/2004
1999 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Not great gas mileage even with w/ 3.54 gears and 31 inch factory tires. Ball joints and cat @ 30,000 miles (warrantee). Speed sensor @ 140,000 miles. Everything still straight and square despite a couple of airborne episodes. 160,000 miles and just did front brake pads. Rears 60% OK. Got 2,600# payload package - fantastic - has narrowed Ram rear end and springs. Hauls wood, gravel, soil, camping stuff, farm supplies. Heavier than a full-size Chevy!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

dodge fan

d1that2, 04/28/2002
1999 Dodge Dakota R/T Sport 2dr Regular Cab SB (5.9L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good power poor traction, fun to drive, comfortable but cab should be a little larger. Very nice looking truck. Short bed but designed to carry 4x8ft.sheets if tied down.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

blown engine at 45,000mi

Louis Quaranta, 06/26/2002
1999 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I leased the truck new and changed the oil every 3000.At 45000mi the engine died.I've had a very bad experience with the truck. I had to replace 3 catalitic converters in 3yrs. I've had nothing but problems since I bought it. This is to bad because it nice to look at but ran bad. I will never buy a dodge again. Dodge might not even help me with the repairs. So I'm very dissapointed in the company.If anybody has any sugestions please let me know.

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