Used 2001 Dodge Dakota Regular Cab Consumer Reviews
Used Dakota for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
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.
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.
2001 Dodge Dakota for sale near you
Showing 3 of 36 listings
- Sport Quad CabMSRP: $7,59538 mi away
- Base Club CabMSRP: $4,491148 mi away
- Sport Quad CabMSRP: $3,800210 mi away
See all 36 listings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Love this truck!
Haulsum@ss, 08/28/2009
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great overall truck. although with 2 kids i wished i had bought a crew cab. this truck has never got me stuck. The 4.7 really hauls, handles great, and will get up and go when called upon. These trucks are some of the nicest on the road. It's definatly alot better of a ride than my 01 Dodge Ram.
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.
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!
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.
Great truck, good looks, good handling
Nic Nelson, 01/30/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Dakota since August of 01 and in that time I have never had any problems with it what so ever. The only thing that I have done to since I bought it is replace the serpentine belt at forty thousand miles. Other than that she has run like a dream and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Dakota R/T
Dakota R/T, 06/16/2006
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have the R/T and obviously love the power. It is only rated for towing 2,000 pounds, but I've towed well over 3,500 pounds without any problems running the air conditioning full blast while driving up the mountains in the summertime. However, I've had lots of electrical problems, and the truck has broken down on me in the middle of the Arizona desert. In addition, I get 12 mpg in the city and 15 on the freeway.
Great Truck
KWKSS, 05/16/2004
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As a courier, I drive hard and fast. I carry heavy loads, The truck is able to outperform any other truck in the fleet. It has never left me on the road dead.
Dakota Standard - Great Truck
boblonben, 05/23/2003
2001 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 2WD (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driven 150 plus miles daily . no problems no complains
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!