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2003 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT+ 2WD 3.9L
stevew, 06/07/2007
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Dodge Dakota has been a great truck for me. I originally had a '90 Dakota that was still running great at 230,000 miles. Then I joined the Marine Corps and bought the '03 Quad Cab. The only problem I've had with it was a crack in a rubber hose for the fuel EVAP emissions system - a simple inexpensive repair. After sitting in a parking lot for 7 months while I was in Iraq (twice), it ran perfectly for me when I returned (as well as after 2 one month trips to AZ.) It gets me 18 MPG (mixed) and has reached 20MPG (hwy) several times. Bottom line - I love it! I see myself driving this 1 for years to come and probably nothing but Dakotas for the rest of my life.
good to buy American
Gene Hernandez, 08/04/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
My truck is actually a 1998. Since I have the truck for a while I thought my review can give those interested a long term view of this vehicle. It is very reliable, very quiet, has good power total average mpg is 17.0. The 4x4 is great for camping and fishing trips. Wish it had a 3rd door in 1998 besides that I love this truck. Almost bought a toyota but I am glad I bought Dodge, would do it again in a heart beat.
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Great Truck
A Person, 08/03/2009
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my first dodge. I bought it off a guy who put 130,000 miles on it. He drove on the highway to get to work every day, and he dropped the fluids religiously. The only issue I've had with this beast is that I had to replace the water pump (expected for mileage). Since I've got it, I've abused and pushed it past its limit, and it doesn't stutter. You tell it to do something, it'll go. Handles like a car.
Keep on Truckin'
Tim, 08/26/2009
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This truck has been a steady performer. It is functional enough for light construction duty and family recreation. Our family of 3 + 1 large dog has found there is plenty of int. room and adequate cargo capacity for our road trips and camping outings. The ride is truck like, but without much road noise. There have been no major problems, but the broken emergency brake release lever and the poor seal around the gas intake pipe are annoying. The V6 provides pep and the transmission shifts smoothly. The gear shift on the steering column is a little tempermental and requires perfect placement before finding the right gear. Traction on wet pavement and snow is weak when the bed is empty.
nice truck
BILL, 10/26/2009
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a nice truck, inside and out. On rough rodes the front end tends to bounce in one direction. I have the V-6 in my truck and it seems to be under powered. The ride is nice.