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3.9 Auto Quad Cab
Girraween, 05/24/2005
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Best truck ever
SUPERDAK, 10/06/2005
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
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Dakota is the best truck out there
rayray0622, 09/07/2006
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Great Truck
CA Snyder, 10/29/2006
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
2001 Quad Cab
mtrialsm, 12/12/2006
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Very good truck
M. Woehrle, 07/26/2007
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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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.
Solid Truck
RKMNY, 02/07/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Solid Truck but needs some minor adjustments. Put on Edlebrock IAS Shocks with Power Slot rotors. Truck drives like a car, now. Add a restriction free exhaust (Gibson) with a AirRaid Air Filter system and the 4.7 liter motor comes alive.
01 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT
KCKettridge, 03/06/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Reliable,fun to drive work horse. The V6 has enough power and the cab is quiet when cruising at highway speeds. The Infinity AM/FM/CD System rocks and the seats are comfortable. The black interior is high maintenance though, as it shows everything from cracker crumbs to dog hair. The instrument panel,heater/ac/fan/wiper/headlight switch(s)/controls are large enough without seeming bulky or awkward. Interior appointments are nice, although the glove box is a little on the small side, the center console is rommy. The standard Goodyear Wrangler ST tires are a little small(215/75/15) but it still handles well and gives a smooth ride.
Great truck
mailman, 05/07/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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2001 Dakota SLT 4x4, This truck has been virtually problem free since purchased. Truck just feels solid, you can tell the difference. I added rear springs for towing a camper and now it no longer jumps out of control on large bumps at fast speeds, made a big difference, the factory should have done this. I have the 4.7 engine, which sounds like the harley of trucks.
Dakota Standard - Great Truck
boblonben, 05/23/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Driven 150 plus miles daily . no problems no complains
Dakota
snowman, 08/28/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Truck has worked out really well for light hauling, running around town. Rides well.
Best Quad Available on Market
hotsaucnmyburito, 06/28/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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When we test drove all quads, the Dodge Dakota Sport was by far the roomiest in the back for passengers, the most comfortable ride, the most powerful and reliable truck on the market with the most bang for your buck. In the 2 years we have had this truck, we absolutely love it. We towed a few times and had no problems. The bed was used MANY times for large and small items. We moved about 4 times in the past 2 years and have had excellent results from it.
Love My Dodge
PaulNY, 06/30/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my Dakota Since October 00. 32,000 miles later, I have had no problems. It's Comfortable, and looks and drives great. However, living in a colder climate, my only regret is not getting the 4x4.
2001 4.7L Club Cab
canudrivestick, 10/14/2012
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Awsome truck. I inherrited it from my dad after I recieved my license almost 2 years ago. The only problem was he had driven it 190k miles before it got to me! So for the past two years I have enjoyed driving the truck and its pretty much perfect for me because of it maneuverability, power, and reliability. Unfortunately after 209,132 miles it has reached the end of the line. Will need serious work to fix the manifold and likely more after that. But with 12 years of driving in four season weather (brutal New England winters) and 210k miles how can I complain. Will be very sad to see it go.
my truck
wayne, 05/06/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Great riding truck, with the v8 magnum 318, has lots of power. We put an energy cell on the fuel pump and we get 20 miles to a gallon average. We are not getting rid of this truck, has lots of miles left on it
Great Truck
Dan, 05/15/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Great truck with great reliability and power. Very fun to drive with great handling, only downfall is fuel economy. I get around 12 to 13 mpg, but other than that this is a great truck. I drove a standard cab Dakota 2wd 3.9 L V6 than upgraded to this 4wd 2 dr ext cab with a 4.7 L V8 and love it. Does very well in the snow too.
Best one ever big red
Emma Hinkle, 10/10/2018
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought mine 2001. By far the best truck ever built. I bought my off of the show room. Mine is the motor spot. I've never seen anyone like it. Still running good. The paint pilled off bad. So I got a new paint job. Mine has 145,000
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4.7 engine bad Tranny worse
mike, 02/14/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Truck has only 52000 miles on it. Has electrical problems and the tranny slips and jerks like there is no tomorrow. With mileage this low I should have no problems, I take very good care of my vehicles. I was extremely disappointed. I traded it in yesterday!
Plan to keep it!
circpro, 02/15/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not a bad price with rebates, but does not hold it's value. Looks really sharp. Electrical problems with flashers 3 times. Eats way to much gas. Engine runs rough at idle (currently 14k miles) Has appeal for a young crowd!
careful of 4.7 engine
disappointed, 05/26/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I liked the 4.7 until I found out that by the time the check gauges light comes on, it is too late. My Dakota is sitting in the driveway with a blown motor. This all-aluminum engine is VERY prone to overheating, which will quickly ruin it. Turns out the water pump is very fragile too. Not sure whether the water pump or the head gasket went first. This is with only 76,000 miles on it. Suggest carefully looking at the 5.9 engine, even though it has a little less power and less mileage.
2001 dakota quad cab 4x4
eddie, 04/26/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
truck has 197,000 and still running strong. 4x4 works great and has a 4.7 v8 that will get up and go. great truck!
Looks great but doesn't hold up
vhall9953, 03/13/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Dodge makes very attractive and comfortable trucks. I only wish they did as good of a job making them reliable. I had the transmission completely rebuilt at 30K miles, and had to have a major overhaul on the breaking system at 32K. I am now at 45K and the transmission is slipping like it did before the first rebuild. I have religiously maintened the vehicle, so it is very frustrating to have so many problems. After I get it back this time, I am going to shop for an F150 or Titan and get out of Dodge. My recommendation: if Dodge does sucker you with the cosmetics or Hemi ads, buy the extended warranty. It will save you a fortune in the long run.