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My Crew Cab
ElmoJr, 04/29/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Good tires, excellent handling, Most driving was in a 50 to 100 mile radius from home. One trip out of state for 300 plus miles one way. Gas mileage was as rated from dealer. Has rubber matin pickup bed.
2001 dodge dakota
fly, 05/24/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Great truck . I run the heck out of it and it keeps coming back.
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Mines a Lemon
Jimslemon, 03/09/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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My vehicle has been in the shop 7 times since I bought it. It will be going back shortly. The ABS isn't working properly. This is the second time something has been wrong with the brakes. The dash board has been rattling since 17000 miles. That will need to be fixed too. My MPG hovers around 13MPG on the HIGHWAY! Needless to say, I am more than disappointed in the DODGE product and will be going back to foreign manufacturers.
Junker
Michael Arthur, 08/14/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Front-end parts ware out way too easy 30000 tierod ends gone out 35000 Ball joints gone
Good Enough
DodgeOwner12, 09/11/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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I got the truck in april of 2001. The Dakota has ample leg room in the front but it is not the best in the rear for tall people. I have the Dk. Garnet Red paint which is one hin coat and then the primer. It scratches very easily. The 5.9 V8 has a lot of power which makes it fun to drive. It has the Infinity 6 speaker sound system which has really great quality sound. The only problems are that it went back to the shop about every month till it hit 30,000 miles.
Dakota Quad Cab
TN_Leo, 09/18/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Great truck -had to add padding to the bench seat to fit my back - but once I got the seat to fit me - it is a blast to drive with the small V8 handles loads very well
Dakota
mbalon, 11/18/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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2nd Dakota in a row....Would not trade unless buying another Dakota. Love my truck!
2001 Dakota Quad
tcsmpsi, 11/30/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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From the day one, we experienced exceptional service and pleasure from this vehicle. Driven in many different conditions, we never experienced any unpleasant 'surprises'.
Dakota 4-Door 2 Wheel Drive.
R Hooge, 12/17/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 2WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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I love the looks and its fun to drive if the roads are dry. Great engine, the V8 is free-revving. The expected gas mileage of 17 city & 22 highway is way too optimistic. I do not drive this vehicle hard & the estiamtes are 15% to 20% too high. Very poor traction & handling on wet roads, the Goodyear Eagles seem to have very poor traction, and I have had lots of flat tires. Corners very well on smooth dry surfaces. Really bounces around on bumpy corners, almost out of control.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
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!