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Used 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love My qc

mean16, 05/08/2003
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had my Dakota for a year now and i have a 27k on it. So far the truck has been great. I tow a 3500 poundboat all over the place and the truck never complains. I have a 4x4 qhad cab with the 4.7 v8 and it has more then enough power for my pulling needs. As for mileage it is what i expected to get, i get 13city/17hwy and 14 towing. Its really not that much worse then the s10 i had before it. I have had only one problem with the truck, i had to have a ball joint boot replaced because it was torn. Other then that its been perfect.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Fun but Stiff

Mo-Jo, 03/23/2002
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Love the truck styling and power. Very comfortable. Big enough for family and not to still drive a truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My 1st compact truck in a decade!

Porsche4U, 03/26/2002
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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My Dakota has the 4.7 engine and this "fuels" my only complaint. POOR gas mileage. Its even worse than my 2500HD Chevy truck with a 6 liter engine. We currently own a Mercedes 320, BMW M3, Porsche C4S and the Chevy mentioned above. My Dakota is as good as anything I've got and lots of fun to drive. I will update this information as I accumulate miles and work on the gas mileage with less restrictive intake and exaust. For now I would definitely recommend this truck! PS: I had to rate "reliability" to be able to submit this review, but haven't had it long enough to make true comments about this.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Solid small truck

Bryan, 04/12/2008
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought this truck nearly 2 years ago. It has the big V8 and so far have been pleased. Spacious interior for small truck and convenient features. Only complaints are: rough shift into overdrive (worries me it may go out, but has been that way since I bought it and hasn't failed as of yet), and POOR, POOR, POOR fuel economy. This truck averages 13-14 MPG which is terrible for a truck this size. Don't know much about the smaller V8 but should have look into it. I bought this privately and got a great deal. I have recently bought a 22' travel trailer and the Dakota pulls it well. So far it's everhying I wanted, with the exception of the large fuel bills.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My Buying Experiance

Estatic, 04/07/2002
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 2WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had fun picking the salesman brain and finance rep also had a few pickings from me as well. However it was the car I wanted and I got it at a really great cost. To me this car is very functional for the family and for the lugging of heavy material and equipment. I am sure I will have some good years with my new Dakota.

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3 out of 5 stars

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Lorraine, 11/12/2020
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

She just needs breaks and a blower for heat. 141.000 miles. Silver in color, new battery, tires, 4=wheel drive. Nice ride.

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