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Used 2005 Dodge Dakota Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Truck So Far

Chris, 12/05/2004
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Laramie Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've only had this truck a short time, but I am impressed with the build quality, appears to be much improved over previous Chrysler products. The ride is very comfortable for a truck, and the handling is above average for a truck. Everyone likes the looks, mine is black and it seems to look better than the other colors. By the way, I have the V8 with the tow package, the pull down will only allow me for the V6.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Think Twice at Least

shooterschmidty, 08/07/2006
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I was atracted to the Dakota due to the low price but now wish I had spent a little more up front and bought a Frontier or Tacoma. It rides well around town and on the highway, but offroad it is very disapointing. The ground clearance stinks, and the approach angle is even worse. It needs at least another 2-3'' of suspension to be worthwhile offroad. Oh, and front tow hooks and skid shields aren't even standard on the 4X4.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

NICE TRUCK

JERRY P., 09/06/2004
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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WISH IT HAD A 5 SPEED TRAM

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5 out of 5 stars

perfect

hulk444, 10/20/2004
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Laramie 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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perfect truck thanks dodge

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3.75 out of 5 stars

I messed up this time

L. Duke, 11/03/2008
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab Laramie Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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As much a Dodge fan that I am, this is not looking good. I have a vibration problem, the suspension is very soft, the front end pulls and clunks. I am very dissatisfied, and this will probably be my last Dodge.

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