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It is actually a truck
duncan16, 11/18/2013
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
I'm part of the minority that uses their truck for the reason it was built. I hook up trailers, load up the bed with mulch, rocks, trees, junk, construction materials and occasionally friends. Even when my engine was dying @250,000 miles, the truck never quit, I've put a new engine in it and it has a new lease on life. Vehicles break, require maintenance and occasionally have failed parts. More often then not the people who hate their vehicles or say they are junk, don't take care of them. Yes there are completely junk vehicles, but I will say this is definitely not one of them. My vehicle: 2001 Quad Cab, 4x4, Automatic 4 speed (5 speed now), 4.7L V8, SLT, few added options
Approaching 16 years
Paul J Tabone, 02/23/2015
updated 02/23/2017
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
My truck is a 3.9 with an A/T. Mileage has never been that great but I knew that going in. I've always been a Mopar guy and this truck doesn't disappoint. I admit that I don't drive it often In nearly 16 years I barely have 70K on it, but those miles have been good ones. I use it for work and play. It has hauled heavy loads distances or taken me on vacations in all kinds of weather and has always been a comfortable vehicle. The only thing it may be lacking is a few extra horses for the hilly bits, but for the most part the V6 has been adequate for my uses. I am happy with the way the truck handles on the open road and well as how it takes the twisty bits, and that with Goodyear Wranglers. I'm planning on driving this truck until either it quits or I do! At my rate of mileage when I'm 80 years old I should be breaking the 100K mark! Honestly no complaints of any worth. The electric window lockout switch went funky and the passenger switch stopped working but there's a work around wiring trick that has cleared that problem up with no trouble. Except for the anemic drivers side floor vents for the HVAC system and the now very slowly leaking evap on the A/C needing a recharge every 2 or 3 years this truck has been a dream for me. I'm on the 3rd set of tires more because of thehir age than anything.
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fishinoregon, 02/12/2014
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've recently purchased a 13 year old Dakota Quad Cab. I looked for 6 weeks at all sorts of trucks but when it came down to it, this Dakota fit the bill best. Everything works and the truck runs strong with a good tight feel to it. Best part of this purchase was the truck had just 87,000 miles on it. It was well cared for and used during the previous owners summer vacations. The tan colored interior is in perfect shape and the bright red exterior has a nice shine to it. As long as the truck (and all others like it) is well cared for, it will be on the job for years to come. Happy traveling
200,200 and Keeps Going
nmtbaron, 03/06/2014
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I own a 2001 Dakota Sport crew cab V8 4.7 all wheel drive truck with 200,200 as of 3/5/14. It's such a great truck! It's a champ in the snow and sand. Most of my driving is city and highway. I change the oil every 4000 miles using 10w-40. Past repairs were minor. Truck gets 16 mpg with a performance kn air intake kit (highly recommend!). I was getting 13 mpg before installing the kit. I'm gonna drive it into the ground. Grey paint still looks great.
owned MANY TRUCKS OVER 30 YEARS;
john damphier sr, 08/26/2015
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I own an excavating company,i have a 2011 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 ect cab 9.3 boss plow.ltz, I use it for towing my 22ft skeeter bass boat and plowing,i bought this 01 Dakoda ext cab 4x4 auto with 4,7 v8 3;55 gears to run around and give prices on jobs, other than typicle dodge rust on fender wells,[witch I painted over] I completely undercoated, change oil to 10w-40 high mile valvaline, and applyied for 225,000 mile engine warrenty,fram filter, I cleaned air cleaner,degreased engine, put synthetic gear oil in, rear end and front diff, the interior looks new, I bought it with 111.361 miles,now has 114.940,i get 18 hwy,14 city,and on a long trip I got 19mpg @ 70 mph,the 4,7 has plenty of power.i did tow terex 60 skid steer,i had no problems, that's about 6600 pounds with trailor,you HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THEM,i love this truck and so does my labs,i plan on putting on a lot of miles,and I keep every thing stock,it looks sharp in black,i have an 2011 chevy 2500hd with 6.0 but don't like it on job sites,but towed 16,000 lbs, john deere 60 excavator and trailor, never had an issue.but that's my pride and joy,im sponser by skeeter bass boats and use it for that, I hope the dakota holds up,love the seats,and it does ride like a truck, tires are like new,42psi on all 4,i always bought new,but for a work 4x4 I didn't want spend 40k, I think I got a good deal, I bought from a dealer friend,1-owner trade, I paid 4800,truckprices in upstate ny are very high,so this was a steal,i seen 200kgofor 7k and 98-99 1500 chevy with over 200k-300k want 5k to 10 k,has bed liner and factory trailor tow,full power windows,locks,power seat, sliding glass,he put new brakes and rotors on for me,and wheelbarring,is the k@n air filter worth the money?i did put Z-MAX IN TRANNY SHIFTS SO SMOOTH,the 01 was a great model,very nice interior,i hope I have good luck,i had 1 dodge 04 1500 it was junk,it needed breaks every other month,i love the Dakota,thanks for letting me vent, how much will they really tow. I know what the owner manuals said,but I would like to hear from guys that tow,equipment,not a couple 4 wheelers.[big deal]how much pay load,on the 4.7 sport 6.5 box.
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Great Trek
Peter Ferraris, 10/15/2016
updated 04/18/2018
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It has been a fine vehicle I have no complaint. Replace the transmission at about 300,000 miles. I'll have to say I'm completely satisfied and enjoy driving it.
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Dakota Quad 4.7 V-8
robmir1, 12/13/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2001 that I purchased in 2009 and it had 138,000 km I drove it only on occasion but now it is a 4.7 automatic daly driver and I have to say that it will handle what ever I make it do!. Wow My truck takes better care of me then I do of it... go figure? I believe that this truck was built on the right day of the week as it is not a lemon. And it is true about what day of the week it was built! Anyway I would buy a Dodge in a heart beat again and again.
200,000 and still going strong
dkellyw, 04/13/2013
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2001 Dodge Dakota (4x4 w/ 4.7L V-8) with about 150K miles on it. It now has 202,000 and still runs great. I started running Mobile 1 synthetic oil in it as soon as I bought it. The only serious problem I have had to fix was the leaking power steering pump. Typical Dodge truck. Mainly, that problem is just a nuisance. I did have to replace the main power window switch and the resistor for the heat/AC control, but those are cheap fixes you can do yourself. Other than that I love this truck. I am currently looking to buy a car because I know that the life of the truck is probably coming to an end, but she still starts every morning and I am gonna drive it until it quits.
2001 Dakota SLT 2 Door 2WD Extended Cab
Dakota Brave, 05/04/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Dakota 4.7L V8 for 2 1/2 years. The V8 gives me the ability to merge quickly with fast acceleration It's awesome. Still, I can get over 20 miles per gallon at 70 mph. In town though it is a little heavy on gas. The ride is very comfortable. The only complaint I've had is a slow action on one power window. It works, but is slow in one spot. I intend to get it worked on before the warranty is up. I would say reliability and quality overall has been excellent.
Still Ticking
D Coop, 07/01/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Saw some of the posts with mileage and thought I would post mine. I mine is a 4.7 have 219,800 and still going strong. Starting to use a little oil but what can you expect with those miles?
almost 9 years and still going strong
dakota fan, 11/14/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owner my dakota for almost 9 years with wonderful results. It has over 181000 miles on it. replaced tires and brakes 3 times. Other tahn that 1 altenator, idler air control valve, and tps sensor. Everything replaced are wear parts. With this kind of mileage i am beyond impressed. It does have a few electrical qwerks but hey look at the miles. It has only been in the shop once at 181000 for wheel cylinders when I had all four brakes replaced. Everything else was easy to replace myself. I am not a mechanic. Iwould recommend it. Was going to buy an f150 next but will probably buy a used ram. I did buy the Dakota new.
Pros vs Cons
jhtet101, 02/04/2015
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
My spouse and I have own ours since 2009: Pros: - Since we purchased a quad cab: Carries family and big items at the same time not a lot of trips - Super comfortable - great back up car - powerful - sturdy frame Cons: - Since owning it, we have fixed both front calibers (I believe driver side twice within wk apart), all the window gears more than one time, some of hydraulic metal lines (almost caught on fire), now has a burning smell again, also our fuel gauge never worked correctly - we don't get 19 highway miles or 16 city miles, we get maybe 8, about 54 miles per a tank. Thought we have fixed somethings multiple times, I do still like it.
Daily Driver Dakota
RB, 07/25/2017
updated 01/25/2018
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Truck has been very reliable since purchased new in June of 2001. Truck was daily driver until about a year ago. Still running many original parts including fuel injectors at 210,000 miles. Transmission is weak link in drivetrain and was rebuilt at 120,000 miles. 16 years old and very little rust, non of which is visible from exterior. 4wd has worked flawlessly since new. Truck has plenty of power with the 5.9 magnum engine and pulls anything I put behind it. A/C is still ice cold and have only had the system drained and refilled once in 2014. Oil changed every 5k and burns a quart every 2k. Sold truck to my brother a couple of months ago with 217000 miles. He had to replace driver side window regulator and is driving it daily.
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Great choice
dakman, 02/13/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Getting the V8 in the Dakota really sets the vehicle apart from its competition. The 4.7 V8 is fast, refined, and reliable. The handling and ride of the Dakota are better than most trucks, but the brakes are not very good. The pedal is very mushy and without the 4 wheel ABS, the front wheels lock up frequently. The interior of the truck is very comfortable for 2 adults. 1 normal- size person can fit sideways in the back cab, but it's better used for groceries/packages. Reliability has been average in 30,000 miles. No huge problems, and a couple of small ones.
very happy with truck
Moneydriver, 01/13/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
over all this has been a very dependable trk. other than recalls, had a problem with front leather seat that cracked at 36000 mi. that dealer wouldn't take care of. still looks good and drives great. have AWD plus 4wd in Midwest and never been stuck. gas mileage runs around 15-16 could be better.
2001 Dakota quad cab 4x4 4.7 v-8
mattew heddings, 12/29/2006
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Would I do it again ? NO
fatuglyold, 09/16/2011
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my Dodge Dakota, October 2000 for $22,000, from a Shelton dealership that was a pleasure to buy from. A crew cab with a V-8 , plenty of power for towing my twenty foot trailer. It was the perfect fit for my growing family of four. It ran great for the first couple of years. It needs a new fuel pump to replace a check valve. It has had two radiators, a new AC pump, new front brakes and needs a new rear end. Will I buy another Dodge ? NO
200,000+ still going strong!
chevyman, 01/05/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Passed CA smog at 183,000 with flying colors. No squeaks or rattles at all. Same mileage as new(crappy) I still love this truck. At 300,000 I will call Dodge and at 400,000. No leaks. As a precaution only, I changed the tranny at 189,000 to prevent any problems driving in the desert. People still tell me they like the way it drives. I own a 2001 Corvette so I know power, but this little truck gets up and goes.
Great Truck
Slick, 02/28/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My dakota quad cab is an outstanding truck. it has a lot of power backing up that loud exhaust note. its performance and exhaust note will turn heads. its a great truck that can haul 6 people in comfort. it can go from 0-60 in about 7 seconds which isnt bad for a truck. its a really comfortable truck and i enjoy driving it everyday.
after initial issues
Mike in WI, 02/10/2017
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the trk with 40k in phx az now 12 yrs later 191k. Initially 2 yrs after I purchased had to replace the CA emissions..FUN $1100 Has the double catalytic all one piece from motor to the Third and bigger one ...I had moved to TN guess I shouldn't of moved they do emissions by your check engine light basically. I hated the original low squatty tires I went to 235 vs the 255 stock. I drive a lot of hwy and wont be pulled all over the road that way. Figured the gas mileage would get better but nope. Unless I drove 62 or so and under mileage on hwy 17-18. Town 14 Ive even changed driving style to see if better but not much. I went thru 2 power steering pumps in the first 3 yrs ??? Last one now has been on there about 9 yrs. I attributed it to the different tires but I think just crappy parts. All in all the first 3 yrs were the worst. Since only thing Fan control went out after I moved to WI fixed went out 6 mo. later. Under warranty thankfully dealer found a bad circuit on a board overloading. All good 4 months ago changed front calipers after I changed brakes they locked up on me. Now heres the kicker for me about 6 mo. ago my ignition started locking up. Just wearing out is all I took it out and was just using the plug in on the column with an allen wrench to start and my gas mileage went up to about 20 and I'm driving 70+ all the time on freeway. mostly closer to 80 on Freeway. I put the ignition back together a couple months back but left acces to the little push pin so if it locks I easily can just do that and turn the ignition. And now again back to 17 or so..???? I'm betting because I had igniton unplugged all the wires wernt hooked up and the program wasn't doing what its programmed to do. Kinda shitty if you ask me but heck all cars are that way programmed to be one way you BUY a 500$ chip and hey better everything... Oh and replaced steering arm up front abou120k All in all most major complaint is the gas mileage. I hook a snowmobile trailer and I'm lucky to get 12. But I know its a small trk but gas mileage should be better I think only pulling one snowmobile on a trailer. As far as maint goes I think its been awesome. A very dependable truck. There has not been a day since Ive owned the truck where I cannot drive it. To me that's 100% dependability. And I will be the first to admit that I'm not the easiest person on a vehicle. I drive... Its kept up with me.. But ive done regular maint. Oil every 4k at first then every 2500 after 100k. Last change I went to synthetic and ill do 5k changes now. Engine still does not use a drop of oil. Runs great. Transmission good...I very happy even with the fixes except mabey the CA emissions thing..
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A great truck
Lucifer, 07/22/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Consumer Reports doesn't give a high rating. I have a V8 5 speed manual and find it a great truck in every regard. Had a 1995 one before and loved that one also. My other cars are a 1999 Audi A6 Avant and a 1998 530 BMW (stick shift) and I still love driving the Dakota/
4 banger
scotsmanwill, 04/05/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a small, 4 cyl. dakota and i love it. i am in college and i use it all the time. it has never failed me when i need it. i am planning to sell it in the near future and get a bigger dakota. one with a V8. i would reccomend the dakota to anyone.
Now, THIS is a truck!
Eaton, 12/06/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 93 F150 and a 97 Toyota Tundra and this Dodge whoops em' both! The Ford was a great truck, but it was too large and ate too much gas. The Dakota is the perfect in-between size and gets decent mileage for a 4.7 V8 with 235 horses. The Toyota was an overpriced joke. Underpowered and it felt like it was going to fall apart whenever I went over a railroad track. The Dakota is extremely solid on the road and handles exceptionally well for a truck. I love the smooth howl of the 4.7 V8, the great stereo and comfy interior. I'll let you know when I find something I don't like about it, but don't hold your breathe.
Fun to Drive, But Don't Always Crank Tun
Joe, 01/10/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought mine Sept. '01 and have no plans to trade in. Truck is fun to drive and holds its own on the highway. Wish it had a more comfortable ride and driver-friendly features so I could keep my eye on the road. On a road trip to the Indy 500 (my bro lives in Indy) 2 yrs ago, I blew the bearings in the a/c compressor-took it to a friend of my bro, and he had to replace the whole compressor. Dealer put sealant in to "fix" a/c leak I complained about,and (according to this dude) that's the problem. I turn down tunes now & then and listen to her run but so far its fine. Front suspension poor causes lots of wear and tear but so far not enough for me to trade in. I can still rely on it.
01 dak quad cab
bear18090, 05/28/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
my dakota now has 63000 miles on it and I've had no major troubles at all. The 4.7 engine has tons of get-up & go& avg. fuel economy is aprox. 17- 18mpg. Plenty of room for at least 5 adults.
Great Truck
ADBell, 05/21/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck for 18 months and I love it. I have taken it off-road to some very remote places and it aleays gets me there and back. It is very comfortable and the reliable 4.7L V8 has tons of power, not to mention it sounds wonderful. There is plenty of room to haul passengers too.
Great
kdrp, 02/15/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A great compromise between fullsize and compact trucks. Can tow 6,600 pounds which is more than enough for most people. Gets fairly good gas mileage for a V-8 which is very powerful. I can't say enough about mine!
good truck ( except for mpg )
norsmn, 06/11/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been very satisfied with this vehicle, up until now when the fuel prices have gone sky high. Mileage not bad in summer highway driving, but in cold winter temps it is poor. One power window motor quit working at about 40k miles. Had 2 factory recalls for the ball joints and a shift lever block problem. They were easily taken care of by dealership.
Happy Camper
Kevin@ga, 04/16/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my truck new and fully loaded. I looked at full sized trucks but the fun factor on the Dakota made it the hands down choice. I've towed a 12 foot trailer 600 miles with no problems but primarily use it to haul people and light cargo. To date the truck has been pretty well trouble free and if I had to do it over again, I wouldn't change a thing!
Horrible
Rich, 07/27/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pretty sure I got a lemon. Ever since I've had the thing something stays wrong with it, and every time I go to get something fixed it's never fixed right the first time, no matter who the mechanic is, just an all around poor experience. I'll never do Dodge again. After 90,000 miles here's what has failed: Window gears broke leaking main seal leaking differential seal Both control arms replaced Throttle body problems(not sure what but cost me $1300 to fix, some sort of valve) ALL windows leak including windshield Transmission slips O2 sensors went out ECM failed Stabilizer bar joints worn out b/c seals failed Warped wheel bearing.
4.7 V8 junk
Bob, 08/01/2021
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
140000 valve guide came out
Better then any SUV
oleytwo, 03/10/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Enjoy V8 power and the comfort.
Love my RaiderMobile
DaveG, 08/12/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but good luck with my truck. She's never broken down and always taken me wherever I asked her to go, I'll keep this truck forever!
Great versatile Dakota Quad Cab
dskoczylas, 08/08/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck has everything the typical home owner with kids needs. It has a very roomy cab which easily seats 5 people. The bed is big enough for most household chores. Plus It comes with a V8 to give it necessary power for towning and hauling. It is a blast to drive with the V8 and 5 speed, although the 5 speed is a bit noisy. Great overall truck which I would buy again.
Nothing but problems
kris, 09/03/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought it used a year ago and have so far replaced: fuel pump, 2 oxygen sensors, catalytic converter and the automatic door lock mechanism. total so far is around $3,000 in repairs.
happy with it
johnny, 09/25/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent truck with noticeable advantages to larger trucks. Easy to get into and use bed - lower to ground. Only drawback is 15 mpg average.
Speed and Power
Nick N, 10/22/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truck is a great vehicle that I use as a daily driver and it has always gotten me from point A to B. This truck has a very nice speed for being the 3.9 V6 and has a lot of torque. The only downfall is that the fuel economy is ok for a vehicle. I get about 18mpg in town and I get almost 24 on the highway. I have over 180,000 miles on it and the only problem I have had with the truck is an oil leak at the oil pan, which I have heard is a common problem with Chrysler's vehicles.
Dakota
Snowman, 08/28/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Truck has worked out really well for light hauling, running around town. Rides well.
Mighty Blue Dodge
Mighty Blue Dodge, 05/14/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My old 1993 Dodge Dakota was killed by a lady turning into a coffee shop. Although it had no airbags I walked away after a 35 mph crash (seatbelts are good). I replaced the old '93 4x2 sport with a '01 4x4 sport. Other than a couple of minor squeaks which the dealership fixed up for me I've enjoyed it immensely.
2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
rick burkeen, 04/03/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If your looking for the get up and go try the larger of the 2 v-8 engines. The 4.7l just doesn't get up and go. By the way this is my second Dakota I loved the old 318cu. engine.
LOVE THE DAK
Dak Dan, 12/04/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No more Rangers for me!
Good first
Evan V, 07/02/2008
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We got this with 29k miles for $7700 because it had blemishes in the hood paint from overwaxing and engine heat, and had a crappy bed cover. The computer that ran the lighting system broke the day we got it, and the passenger's window button didn't work. But those were easily replaced. This is my first vehicle, I like it because it is as big as the car I trained in, and has a bed for my fishing stuff. I had to buy new tailgate cables, as someone cut them. I also bought a locking gas cap for $15 and it fits, never too careful with gas at 4$ a gallon.
Awesome Truck
Charly, 12/14/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. Have a black Sport and it gets lots of looks and compliments. I've had it for two years and there have been no problems whatsoever. Very fun to drive as this thing is fast and powerful. Plenty of interior room; I'm 6'3" and not cramped at all. Gas mileage is terrible but if that's a problem don't buy the V8.
Love it
Caarrl, 12/28/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck. Lots of power. Stereo rocks. Drives as nice as an SUV.
Great Truck
Jason, 02/08/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck (4.7 2wd quad) new November 2000. I get 24 highway and 18 mixed driving. I have a camper shell on it so maybe that helps with the better mileage as compared to other postings. Over these 9+ years I have had one window motor, Oxygen sensor, air- bag sensor go out, about $900 dollars total from the dealer. No other problems with the truck so far.
5.9 has the power
Ralph Wiggum III, 12/30/2002
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the 5.9 and get around 12mpg most of the time. Sometimes 14 or so with highway driving but is worth it if you tow. Its also nice knowing I can accelerate faster than any other truck out there (except 5.9RT, but who wants 2WD).
Dakota a Good Buy
Joachim, 01/10/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Truck runs great and looks good. Only problem has been a faulty headlight switch.
5.9 4wd Quad Cab
B, 02/24/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Excellent lil truck, the 5.9 is fun and can tow anything provided you can afford to feed it. I have the AWD version so it's a little harder to find parts.
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr 4wd
dakuhn, 01/24/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Has been a pleasure to own.
Best Truck Ever
dmtrask, 03/31/2010
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought this truck new in August 2001 and have enjoyed it ever since. Plenty of power from the 4.7L V8, great body style, and reliable from the get-go. I have 165,000 miles on the truck and it doesn't eat a lick of oil between changes (every 3000 miles). Best of all, it does everything I ask of it. It tows my trailer with no problem at all, hauls most anything that will fit in the bed, and doesn't seem to be pressed no matter what the cargo.