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Used 2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck

tallicahead, 07/18/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

My experience was great getting my truck. It was my first car that I have actually bought new. Truck handles like a dream around corners. I’d like to see a Chevy do that.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bad transmissions

Justin Schafer, 09/24/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

At 42k miles my transmission fluid is black when i replaced it 3 months ago. Of course they tell me i need a new transmission and of course it's 6k out of warranty. Eventually i get a hold of someone at dodge who agree to help, yet they only decided to pay 50% of 2,800 to get a new one. 02-05 come with 7 yr 70k powertrain warranty and late 06 to now come with a lifetime powertrain of course i got an early 06 so i'm screwed with a 3 yr 36k bumper to bumper. When i turn the wheel lock to lock it squeals, fluid seems fine, mystery illness. Terrible gas mileage, center console latch stuck and couldn't get it open after awhile. The whole center console is cheaply made.Overall bad choice on my part

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Buy one, you will love it

paul, 10/28/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I drive mostly highway and I am getting about 20-21 MPG on the highway. I love this truck, It's the first truck I have ever owned. I only wish I would have gotten the V8. I like the V6. I would go out and buy another Dodge and not think twice about it. I have not had one problem with it and I have 12,300 mile on it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Bought Used at 38K Miles

UsedDakotaPickup, 09/09/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

All of you that complain about power on the 6cyl have Automatics? I have the 6 sp manual, and it has great power. Uphill, on the freeway, 65 mph in 5th gear, and still accelerating uphill. 6th gear is great for cruising on flat land, as an OD should be. Plenty of power in the V6 3.7 L here! Great Acceleration from a stop, and when you need it to really romp, taking it up to 3000RMP before shifting seems to do the trick for 1st through 3rd. I get on the freeway every morning and am holding it back by the end of the ramp, where I was still flooring my old rig! Just went through my first tank of gas. 50% town, 50% Freeway - 18 MPG. Great for a pickup, and better than most small trucks for average!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Pretty good Ride

sammyjay, 11/15/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I drive this truck every day. My only complaint is that the gas mileage is significantly less than advertised.

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