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Versitile truck
Wilgey, 11/29/2006
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck is all around value. It's great for weekend projects or that all important camping trip. Plenty of cargo room and with optional roof racks hauling longer items is a simple task.
Love this truck! I still have it!
JD, 09/24/2018
updated 03/25/2020
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
More comfort and dependability than my cars!Purchased in 06!
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Pretty neat
ordinaryguy, 03/02/2009
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've got 48k on mine. Other than a recall for an O2 sensor an a plugged AC filter- no prob. Orig Goodyears still solid. Brakes solid. Fun solid. This thing will haul just about everything and in style. Ride and handling is a lot better than my last GMC. I agree with the quirky tranny shifting. Keep it out of OD in city driving and it will behave better. I get 18 city no problemo after I applied this method. Love the truck!
Love this truck!
Christopher, 05/31/2005
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've driven it in all weather conditions, on and off road, and it has taken it in stride. I moved to Florida and packed the biggest U-haul trailer to the gills and put my motorcycle in the bed. I think I could have added on another trailer full! The convenience of the four doors makes it even better. It's too bad Dodge made the new one so ugly!
Dodge Quad Cab 5.7 8cyl
Bryan Orange Park , 01/24/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have enjoy'd the truck as a hole , but worried about the upper ball joint problem, I have taken it to the deal and of course they find nothing wrong , but there is a popping sound when i turn the wheel, I see future problems in that area for Dodge. I only drive about 9,000 miles a year.
Nice Truck
jbgrandslammer, 10/01/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nice Truck fun to drive. Would like to see better gas milage. Also would like to see lower prices. I,ve owned fords and chevys so far this one is the best.
Great Mid/Full Size Truck
Christopher, 05/15/2007
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first pickup and I couldn't be happier! The power, reliablity, comfort, style, rugged build is everything I wanted out of a truck. I test drove and researched a year before this purchase and I chose correctly! I like this truck far more than the new design! If you're a bigger person the Dakota is the way to go. Not quite full size but definitely bigger than the competition. I love it!
6 cylinder misfire
Maurice Thomas, 03/31/2008
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The check engine light comes on about the #6 cylinder misfires. Engine is losing pressure. I found 2 others with the same problem in their 04 Dakota.
steering column
randm, 06/12/2009
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would like to know if any one out there has had a problem with there steering column.I have replaced mine twice in 4 years.any suggestions would help.Or could it be a defect and subject to recall.
65000 mile review
teejay, 10/14/2009
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
well i have just payed this baby off and she has just over 65k miles. still running strong. just regular maintenance issues and new tires so far!! now after just purchasing a 19 foot travel trailer i wish i had the v- 8, but hey i will be giving thie truck to my 17 year old son soon and buying me a new quad cap V-8. do you hear me dodge i want a good deal!!!!!!!
Great Truck
thanagan, 09/25/2003
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2nd Dakota. It's a great truck
All Go & Cannot Stop
C. Stueve, 02/15/2005
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Dakota in the last 3 years. I looked at the new Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon & passed up both, along with my GM Employee discount for another Dakota. For my kids & hobbies I could not do without the 4 doors.
My 2nd Dakota and still a great truck!
Tim Odom, 11/05/2003
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only thing that has come up since I purchased my 2003 Dakota is the breaks making noise when backing up. However, that has started to deminish the more I drive the truck.
false economy
dodge man 88g, 02/01/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
for $26000 you would think they would include an ash tray and lighter even non smokers can find uses for these items .rear brakes squeal from day one but this is the only problem i have.
So Far, So Good
terry jenkins, 06/01/2006
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I just returned from a long trip and I averaged 26mpg from the 3.7LT! Not bad considering that others are paying close to 40k$ for hybrid SUVs that dont get that!
My First New Truck
Ken Scherry, 03/27/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SXT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy driving my new truck. I am 42 adn this is the first new Vehicle I have purchesed with less then 30,000 miles on it. If it was not for teh poor gas millage I could say it has been the best purchasse I have ever made on a vehicle. The paper work says since it is new it will take time to brake in the mpg. Time will tell. I can wait and enjoy it while it wait.
04 Dakota Quad Sport Auto
DakotaBoy, 05/15/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Sport Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice overall truck if you dont mind it sitting at the dealership while it gets fixed. Great size, somewhat comfortable. 1200 miles total AC not working rear factory tint bubbling/peeling Ball Joints are bad
Great Truck
tjbh, 08/15/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great truck, I should have bought one a long time ago!
So far so good!
horn1, 08/22/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Plus Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good experience with buying....Sticker Price was $25,600, but I got them down to $16,500 after negotiation and rebates. Awesome deal! I love the look of the truck and it has good power for a V6. Lots of Room inside. Hope it is reliable!
The Best
MSLUVMEDEKODA, 09/03/2004
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SXT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is everything I needed as far as Comfort, Performance, Fuel, Quality, reliability and space for what I needed. I love the handling and design. There isn't anything I would change. As usual.. Dodge has just what I needed when I needed it. One word sum= FAN-TAS-TIC
I will probably always own a Dakota!
chriscat870, 01/19/2007
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SXT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First Dodge and 3rd pickup I've owned. The other 2 were full size. They were a waste of money! The V6 only has 25 fewer horses than the V8 and gets about 18-19 mpg. Put a K&N filter and some exhaust and you'll get your horses back with even better mpg! Next to an Audi A6 Quattro, this is the funnest vehicle I have ever driven! It holds the road like a sports car, but carries cargo without strain. It does not do well in wet conditions, but that can be fixed with better tires. The fact that this model was viturally unchanged for 10 years should be a testament to the appeal of its looks.
So Far, So Good
TEEJAY, 02/19/2007
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I now have 31k on this truck and no real problems as of yet. I am patiently waiting to see if the rumors are true about Dodge putting a 4.2lt cummings diesel in the Dakota in 08? If they do then I will trade my '04 in a flash. The 4.2l diesel gets close to 30mpg and has over 400ftlb of torque. I could pull my bass boat with eash and still get good gas mileage and the longevity of a cummings diesel. Great!
37k mile review!
teejay , 09/05/2007
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well here I am at 37k miles and so far not much to complain about. I did have one minor problem with a front stereo speaker going out, but Dodge replaced that quickly and without hesitation. I have rotated and checked my tire pressure religiously, but after only 37k I will need new tires soon. I will not go back with Goodyear. Other than that I am pleased with my purchase and hope to kept the truck for many years unless Dodge comes out with a diesel in the Dakota soon?
The best truck we've owned
moo, 10/10/2007
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This Dakota has best the best vehicle we've owned. In July, Savannah, GA flooded and we had to drive through the waters to get home. We have the 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT 2WD pickup. We were one of the only vehicles to make it out of the 4 foot running waters. We owe Dodge for our safety and their reliability.