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112,000 & climbing
Worm, 09/12/2008
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
It's been a great truck for the work & travel that I do. Average 21.5 mpg with the V6. Still on the original tires, had the brakes done at 105,000 miles. Change the oil every 6,000 miles. The fronts needed replacement, the rears just needed adjustment. The only other thing that has been replaced was the ambient air sensor. Still has plenty of power in heavy traffic.
Not the best, Not the worst
350rocket, 06/23/2013
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I have the 3.7 with just over 80,000 miles. it runs phenomenally considering the amount of torture ive put it through. It does lack power and torque. however, it is a reliable vehicle. the 4x4 to be quite honest should be used strictly for what it was designed and not mud running. I get just over 11 miles to a gallon, which is disappointing but, again this thing just keeps running. The only real issues Ive came across are having to replace the entire front suspension and all four o2 sensors. I highly recommend that if you are to own one of these trucks especially the 2005 that you have advanced knowledge in mechanics, otherwise you might as well just give your paycheck the garage.
Great Truck
Jack, 02/03/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab Laramie 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
My Dakota has the 4.7L V8, which was not one of the choices on your drop- down menu. The V8 is the only way to go. Power, economy (Rated 1 MPG better than the 3.7) and that cool V8 sound. The horsepower is a good match with the size of the vehicle. I tested the 3.7 and there is no comparison. There is no part of the truck that I can complain about. The ride is stiff, but it is a truck. Must haves are the heated seats and the Sirius Satellite radio. I almost regret getting the 6 Disc CD changer because with what Sirius has to offer, I will probably never play a CD again.
Diamond in the rough
Elmo, 07/13/2018
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck out of a mud hole. It had slick tires a cracked windshield and a dented back bumper. That was 5 years ago and I fixed everything on it. I have never had a single problem out of this truck. I have 175k on it now and it has been the best truck I have ever owned. And I will be 60 years old soon. If you run mobile one synthetic oil with a k/n filter these 4.7 liter engines will last a long time.
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2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4 SLT Quad Cab
JCH, 01/02/2007
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
40000 miles. Original Goodyears gone, new Michelin LTA's should last longer. 8 oil changes and regular maintenance never let me down off road/on hwy/anywhere. Expecting 160,000 miles out of it before trading up. Would buy it again and would recommend it. Has good road manners. Gas mileage averages 18-19 miles-per-us- gallon. I do mostly highway driving.
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