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Great buy
Tom, 07/11/2007
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 2WD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this used from a private owner to replace our 1988 Dakota last November. The '88 got to where it would just die on the road. We've been very pleased with it and it hasn't given us any trouble at all, and it never gave the previous owner any trouble. It rides smooth as silk, seat is very comfortable, drives well, great truck. Plenty of space, though back seat is terrible to ride in. All in all, great buy.
Horrendous Update
Bill Sohonage, 11/07/2009
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is an update. Bought for 9k with 27k on it, Dec."07". 51k motor goes PING, bearings and crank need replaced. Despite meticulous attention and mobi1 1. One k over 50k warranty and dealer laughs at me. I replace crank and bearings myself, lasts another 8k and motor goes again. Replace with 30k junkyard motor and two weeks later tranny goes! In 30k miles, I've also replaced, AC Compressor, full exhaust, front hubs, power steering hoses, starter (twice!), brakes, rotors and needed to replace with over sized brake pins as the originals were worn and too loose! 4 Oxygen sensors... Oh,lets not forget the fan control module under glove box which caught fire. AHHHH
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I Love This Thing!!!
LoveThisBaby!!!, 02/25/2003
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 2WD SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first new vehicle. My Previous was a 92 dakota with the v6, and boy oh boy is the V8 worth every penny. This has to be one of the fastest vehichles in production, (for the price). I wish I got the manual instead of the auto and 4wd instead of 2wd, but you can't be picky when shopping off the lot.
Horrible Mileage then Blown Engine!
Bill, 12/03/2008
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle at a Dodge Dealership used for $9k with 27k on it. Changed my oil to Mobil 1 upon purchase, and regularly at 3k intervals. Worst truck I have ever owned. The 3.9L engine knocks/taps when put under load. At 32k engine light came on, code said that 2 of 4 oxy-sensors needed replaced, $96 each, did myself, 3k later the other 2 go out. Put 10k on a year, only light hauling, never towed a trailer. At 51k motor blows, with "extended" 50k warranty . Dealer gave me nothing, they wanted $3,200 for new motor (replace crap with crap!). Rebuilt myself, case full of sludge,lower bearings trashed. No space to recline seats. Can't wait to dump this 10 to 12 MPG nightmare.
Dakota Muscle
PatulDakota, 06/17/2002
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Absolutley the best vehicle I've owned to date. It's my first truck, normally I drive small vehicles and dream about Firebirds and Camaros. But when you live in Central NY, the pony cars are useless. In 1999, I test drove my Dakota Sport 4x4 and owned it within 30 minutes. My first trip was from Utica to Buffalo for a Jets/Bills game (Jets won!!). I traveled in a blizzard with the 4x4 passing everyone on the NYS Thruway. I have 50,000 on it and it runs like it did on the first day!