Used 2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Not the best, Not the worst
350rocket, Leesville, LA, 06/23/2013
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.
I really want to love this truck but I can't
hoogoosedmoose, Akron, OH, 09/10/2012
Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck new in the summer of 2005. there was a year end clearance sale and I got a good deal on it. V8 engine, 4 wheel drive, very comfortable seats and drives and handles well. The plastic used on the doors is ultra cheap however, the dash is a little better but not much. having 4 wheel drive for ohio winters is nice, this is not a truck made for heavy 4 wheeling. I knew that buying it though. I cant get over 15mpg no matter what I do. for what the mileage is it should have a lot more low end grunt. that and a lot of times the transmission feels like its in the wrong gear a lot. like it should downshift faster when hitting the gas
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No Ford! Dodge!
chesman12, 09/22/2008
Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought my '05 4wd Dakota 4 months ago. Love it on road- off road even more! Thought it was too low it crawled over everything like it was pavement! Reliability is awesome. Can take this truck ANYWHERE you can think up. 4lock works great- very impressed.First 4wd I've owned. Best overall mid-size truck on the market- roomy, comfortable, [even in the ext. part.]
Dodge lover turns disappointed!
Edwin, 07/23/2005
Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Uncomfortable, many blind spots, terrible gas milage, sluggish transmission, but it looks great. I bought one, then regreted it. What were the engineers thinking?
No More Chrysler Trucks for me!
No More Chrysler , 04/16/2010
Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car new. I have the V8. Mileage is terrible even for a truck. Now have 60k miles on and have had it in the shop numerous times for front end problems. Drive train is also noisy. Terrible acceleration. A white knuckle towing machine! (Don't do it!)