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Used 2003 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

QUAD CAB PLEASURE

HANK, 09/25/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

MY DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB IS LOADED WITH ALL ANYONE WOULD WANT IN A SUV, LET ALONE A TRUCK. IT RIDES LIKE A CAR WITH THE GREAT VIEW AND COMFORT OF THE DRIVER'S 6 WAY POWER SEAT. I HAVE THE 5.9 LITER ENGINE AND I AM GETTING MUCH BETTER MILEAGE THAN THE REPORTS SAY, 16 CITY AND 20 HIGHWAY. I FIND NO FAULT AT ALL WITH THOSE NUMBERS FOR THE ABILITY TO TOW LIKE I CAN. IT IS ROOMY AND THE LEATHER BUCKET SEATS MAKE IT EVEN MORE A PLEASURE TO RIDE IN DURING A LONG TRIP. DODGE HAS A GEM IN THE DAKOTA AND IT SHOWS. I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH MY DODGE QUAD CAB AND IT IS ALL I EXPECTED AND MORE.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love the 8 in this baby....

Darbster, 01/03/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 2dr Club Cab Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This truck is a super. It is in a kinda stealth mode. With the eight cylinder 4.7 she can do almost anything the big boys can do and still park in a compact stall. If you are looking for a extended cab truck with some yank look no further this Dakota will knock your socks off. I have owned a Chevy 1500 Z71 sportside and a Ford Explorer XLT. I wish I had looked at the Dodge line sooner. The other trucks are okay but I'm impressed with the overall quality and precision of this vehicle. Highly recomended.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

the truck that still looks like a truck

veirpiecrs, 05/26/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Rwd SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

nothing but fun to drive.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

my red dodge

bobbiejorussell, 08/06/2003
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i own a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab sport with a magnum v8 engine, i found it necessary to purchase this vehicle because it offers the convience of a car and the capability of a truck. I currently owned a vw jetta, a great car but when you have a small child which in turn requires a stroller once you put that thing in the trunk there is no room for anything else. the only thing that is hard for me to get used to is spending more money on gas, i'm used to $20 per week not $60 therefore its gonna require me to update my budget. other than the low gas mileage the only thing i have to say is I LOVE MY TRUCK!!!!!!!!!

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