Used 2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Best vehicle I've owned
Roger vlietstra, 04/26/2010
Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck new in 2002 and have loved it all the while. Only had to replace an o2 sensor. My previous truck was an Isuzu and the Dakota is a million times better. I haul welders, tools and a trailer, so it gets used. I expect to get another 8 years out of it. I get about 13 mpg with tools in and about 17 mpg empty. I put an extra leaf spring in it to help haul the weight which was a great idea.
i give it 8 gold medals
kylenewc, 07/18/2009
Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not only is this the best mid size truck ever, no other comany has anything like it. powerful,fun,sound,comfort,room,and 4X4 is all amazing. to all the complainers about fuel millage, take a full size truck for a spin and tell me if its any better. the truck has given me some minor problems that about any truck would have.
Could have been
Nate, 10/15/2009
Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had the 4.7L for 8 years and as a whole it has been decent. I like the ride comfort, roominess of the cab, power and the 4wd in the snow. However, the front end has been painful to maintain. Seems that it always has issues whether it be ball joints, cv joints, flex hoses, calipers seizing up, various bushings needing replacement, etc. The calipers have actually seized 3 times. Crazy. Without the front-end problems this would have been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Since this is not the case, the '83 Subaru GL 4wd I had in college still reigns supreme.
one tough truck
mailman, 04/30/2002
Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck for the 4 door mid- size, having kids when I need to haul. Love the way it rides, but it will jump up if you go fast over a bump, it may lose control. I have the maroon paint which looks nice, but all scratches show, so I would change colors next time. Had a linex liner sprayed in back, excellent. No problems yet, knock on wood.
5.9L Full Time AWD Model
FULL TIME AWD, 08/31/2002
Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We loved the design, ride, features and HP. We have a FULLY Loaded 5.9L Full Time AWD(That is NO Longer AVL!) Automatic with overdrive, locking front and rear difs, Front & Rear ABS, Heavy Duty Tow Package with a engine oil cooler and heavy duty Tranny cooler ect....SADDLY.. We have had nothing but constant problems with it. The engine replaced, Front Diff replace, Constant drive train problems, AC problems, Exhaust Leaks and electrical problems. The dealer has had it more than we have!
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