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My Baby
SARAH, 04/05/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
42 of 43 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. It's like I've always wanted. It's good for a first car and isn't too outrageously large. You sit high enough off the ground without feeling as if you're driving a bus.
Great Full Size Alternative
L.T., 04/24/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
35 of 36 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck to downsize from an '03 1500 4x4 and have really not looked back. The gas mileage is so much better and that saves a lot of money. The only real difference is the bed space, but I rarely used all 8 ft. of my old bed anyway. The Dakota is very nimble, easy to park, and extremely quiet on the highway. I would recommend this truck to anyone that occasionaly needs a truck for hauling, but still needs comfort, economy, agility for everyday use. Probably not the best choice for the hardcore rancher with 12,000lbs. to pull, but a great choice for the active weekender. I am very happy with my purchase!
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Jeff, 09/28/2015
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have 189,000 on my truck, it's an ok truck over all, the tranny went at 170,000 and the pcm went at 180,000 other than that it's an ok truck. It has the v6 3.7l And lacks power, exspcally when going up hills, it's good for long drives due to the comfort, rides like a car, overall it's a good truck.
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'06 V8 Has 92k No Rattles or Squeaks
scott_in_pa, 08/12/2014
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck used with 88k about 6 months ago. I did replace a front wheel bearing, but otherwise this truck performs like a champ! It has the smaller V8 and 6sp manual, a great combo for having fun and hauling a utility trailer. MPG is right a t 20 on the highway and 16-17 in the city. For an engine nearing 100k, that's right on the EPA mark. Interior is a bit bland, but everything is easy to read and easy to use. Power windows! Heated mirrors! I think those are my only options. The 4x4 system is older but highly effective. Braking is very adequate, very little fade even with rear drums and front discs. For 10g's, this was a really good buy.
impressive mpg
aaron86004, 05/15/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
i dont know why other people are complaining this truck has a v8 4x4 add acts like it... it has a lot better mpg than my 2000 ranger 4x4 3.o v6 (never got above 18 mpg) dakota never gets below 19.3 mpg v8 highway.... its a truck you will never get 30 mpg so stop complaining it has excellent gas mileage for a truck...
Great truck
ikestine, 10/22/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Traded in a Kia Rio for this wonderful truck. It has a very quiet ride and is very roomy. The interior is nice with some composite graphite on the dash and white tach with bold black letters. The lights glow blue on dash at night. The overall look of this truck is very nice. Dodge has one my family over.
just bought my third dakota.
dokotaguy22, 01/03/2012
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
great truck. i just traded in my 02 dakota sport quad cab 4x4 v8. for a 2006 dakota slt quad cab 4x4 v8. be for that a had a 95 sport 2wd. these trucks are tough. they can really take a beating. i live in wisconsin. we have rough winters. really wet rainy seasons. this truck can haddle any thing. i loved off roading in my 02. best 4x4 i have ever ownd. i pulled out some chevys. and a couple fords. this deer season. i highly recomend this truck if you do alot of out door activitys. or just want a good/safe winter vehical. very fun. very reliable. very powerfull. very best deal. none of the other compair. not even half of the full size trucks
A good reliable truck.
06dodgedakota, 04/10/2012
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have 130K miles on my 4x4, V6, 6 speed, 2006 Dakota. So far, (knock on wood), no problems. On road it drives like a car. Off-road, it does it's job well. It handles central Oregon snow great. It also crawls up central Oregon buttes with ease despite it's lower ground clearance. Not sure where the 20 MPG comes into play, but mine gets more like 15-17MPG, city/hwy respectively. My V6 feels under powered while accelerating to hwy speeds. I could rev it up to or past 3K rpms, but that cost money in fuel.
never again
ihatemydodge, 08/20/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned this truck for nearly 4 years. Belt tensioner went out under warranty. After warranty expired, water pump replaced TWICE, trans rebuilt at 79k miles, trans control module replaced 2 months later, engine replaced at 86k (leakage on three cylinders...very rough idle), terrible gas mileage, "clunking" sound coming from driveshaft when taking off or stopping (Dealer says common problem and cannot be fixed). Changing the oil is easy, but messy (oil hits cross member and splatters everywhere). Engine is sluggish, and tranny shifts at entirely the wrong time. I hate this truck with a passion and will never buy another Chrysler product. I can see why they went bankrupt.
Irmas Dakota
Bob Kay, 03/09/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
3 years old, only the plastic parking brake pull inside clip broke. glued on a metal L, drilled hole to match and good to go. ZERO problems. Running syntheic oil, getting 18-24 mpg from around town to 70-75 on open road. 3.7 OK, not same power as my 318 Ram Van but does well vs milage improvement. Love the truck, especially around town. Would get another in a minute. Wife will not let it go, loves 17" wheels for traffic and trailer towing package and posi-tracking make a big difference. Corners flat without a lean. Spend the little more then just standard, worth it. Dynamite sound system. Three part folding back cover is recommended for mpg and the Dodge heavy duty bed mat keeps back quiet
nice truck
pmorales, 01/01/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
bought truck new with 18 miles on it has 4.7L with towing setup I pull a 28 foot travel trailer 6300 lbs (loaded) w/no problem. Fuel mileage 15/19 city/hw,9/11 pulling trailer rear differential gasket replaced under warrenty @ 23000m, front bumper loose when purchased missing bolts , dependable truck for the money,unfortunatlly wife has taken it over she loves it
The size is right
Gregg, 08/21/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I like the size of the Dakota. Full size trucks are too large for what I need and compact trucks are just too small. Good power from the 4.7 L V8. Knew better than to get the V6, little if any better fuel economy with no power. Back seats are OK for the little kids but should have gotten quad cab for more room. Had problems with vibrations at 50-65 mph. Dealer finally found & replaced 3 defective tires (Goodyears). Only real gripe is the extremely soft front suspension. Dips and bumps in the road make for a bouncy white knuckle ride. Very unnerving when the front end is bouncing up & down & up & down nearly bottoming out over a small dip on the highway.
Gas Hog
dp, 10/21/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Dakota for one year now and I've put 25k miles on it. Belt tensioner went out at 18k miles and left me stranded with an overheated truck. Fuel economy is pathetic. I've never gotten more than 16 mpg's on the highway and I get about 12 in the city at best. This is a great work truck, but I would not recommend it as a daily commuter vehicle.
Dodge has been hooked on the Dakota!
Tim, 03/14/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned nothing but Dodge Dakotas and driven nothing but Dodge Dakotas. Before my new Dodge Dakota 2005 was purchased, my first truck I bought in 1996 and it really made me feel good about driving. And I continued that same feeling buying the 2005 model and am loving even more! So if you are looking for a truck out there that is relatively inexpensive, has a great look to it, and comes with a variety of options, then the Dodge Dakota is exactly what you are looking for! :-)
Disappointed
proquestioner, 08/03/2013
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Owned the 4.7 V8 Magnum version of this vehicle for three years. During that time, we poured $8000 in repairs alone into it. We should have bailed ship at the first sign of trouble. Money pit. Rust issues and strange structural issues galore. Other than that, it was a great truck for hauling around nearly a ton of stuff and a daily commuter. Comfortable, simple clean design interior with nice Alpine stereo. 4x4 really came in handy during winter and extreme rains. V8 was responsive and sturdy. Took a massive loss with this vehicle though. Wouldn't recommend this particular year for the issues associated with it. Check owner forums to determine a good year to buy.
Dakota
ROB, 10/21/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A good sturdy truck. I was impressed when I towed an 6 yd tandem dumping trailer. I hauled topsoil for a couple of days with this rig. Most people put tonneau covers on their trucks and they become cars with poor mileage. Use your Dodge for what it was made for and you will be impressed.
The jury's still out...
Jay, 06/14/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought a used '06 in '08. I wanted a V-6 for milage (traded in a Jeep Wrangler) but the V-6 is a dog. It won't get out of it's own way. The rear end is super light and on rain slicked roads you really need to watch the break away factor. That could also be because of the crappy Good Year tires the truck came with. I'll be upgrading the tires to Michelins very soon. Suspension is extremely soft and bouncy, almost like driving a '70's era Cadillac. The bed could be a few inches longer but it works for what I need. I can put my Suzuki RM in the back straight on with the gate down. The mpg is decent, not great, not bad. So far, I haven't had any mechanical issues.
V6
Tony, 10/13/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love mine, but the V6 in 6 speed is under powered, especially when towing a small trailer 4 x 6 with a mid size ATV. Also the rear suspension could use a beefier upgrade. And lose those small driver's and passenger mirros. Put the folding ones on. I did, now no big blind spots.
Best small truck for the money
doublee2005, 06/25/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For the money you cannot buy a better small truck. When you compare that you get a v6 with good towing and full truck size for the same money as a single cab tacoma, ranger, colorado, or frontier that only come stock with 4 cylinders, there is no comparison. I bought a full size truck in my eyes for the price of a compact truck. Also the manual transmission is INCREDIBLE. In 6th gear I can run 85 at 2600 rpm which is unheard of with modern cars. So if you want a full size truck for half size money get one, if you want a small truck with fuel economy go buy a tacoma or ranger.
Noise Bucket
Joe Morton, 02/16/2016
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Annoying rattle from the front suspension on country roads. Upper mounting hardware for the struts fail. Costly repair no matter how it's done. Chrysler garage wants to replace the entire strut assembly on both sides along with both lower control arms. Estimated cost of repair is $2400.00
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Good, quality truck
TD, 08/22/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Although I've only had my truck about 2 weeks, I am very pleased with it. Very comfortable and handles great. Extremely quiet for a V6. Good to have a CD player/AUX plug for MP3 and iPODS standard. Good gas mileage for a midsize (this is not a compact) pickup. Couldn't be happier riding around in the Texas heat!
My first new truck
Randy, 08/31/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just drove 1250 miles nonstop, not a problem with driving comfort or performance. This is a great little truck. She could be a bit stronger in acceleration with the V6 engine.
Strong truck
Flyboy426, 05/06/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Solid truck all around, small ebough to drive everywhere, but as strong as full sized trucks. High output V8 has loads ow towing power. Gas mileage is average for a V8
Great Truck, Quad w/ V8
Bill, 06/05/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used, came off a lease, w/ 19000 miles. Preformance Dodge in Omaha went over the vehicle completely before it went off warranty and replaced some things that were going bad - they really treated me well - they take care of our Jeep Patriot too - great service dept. I really like the Dakota and it gets 16-18 mpg around town depending how much I use the a/c. The only thing you must do is get rid of the OEM shocks and replace w/ Rancho 5000's - they really settle it down - OEM are just to soft and cause some bounce, that I have seen others complain about. I've owned a lot of Jeeps (and if they made a truck I would have got that)my first Dodge - It's a keeper.
Back on the Road
wrench1, 09/18/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After driving for 3600 miles I was hit by a Peterbuilt truck in rush hour last June 19th. Just got back yesterday afyet numerous repairs from accident. This truck saved my life as If I was hit in my car I would be dead. Only frame damage was left rear rail which was pulled back on fram machine. Outstanding crash protection. I walked away with no injury.
Confused
fronteeer, 04/10/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I took over the lease on a crew cab Dakota 4x4 to help out a friend, and I hate it so much that it sits in the driveway. My other truck is an '05 Frontier SE crew cab, and there is no comparison between the Nissan and the Dodge. If the Dakota was $10,000 less expensive (instead of just cheaper) I'd give it some cred for offering a decent work truck to someone with a more modest income. If it sounded good and was fun to drive, I'd give it credit for power and handling, even lacking refinement as it does. But for the price, and knowing what Nissan and Toyota are offering, there's no way I'd buy this junk heap.Worst money I've ever spent on anything. Editor's Most Wanted?
Dodge Dakota - Drive the best!
john p., 01/13/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned Dodge Dakotas since 1991. I have seen the evolution of this truck. I now have the latest 2006 Quad Cab Sport SLT 4.7 high output. What stands out - Heavy duty truck! Very strong and stiff frame, solid sturdy cab and body. Braking is good. Great styling, very comfortable interior. Ram wheels bolt on for instant 20" look. What it lacks - fuel economy, H.O. 4.7 lacks power (compared to the old 5.2 & 5.9 & some V6's) yet has plenty of grunt with bolt on upgrades. Trans is slow to downshift. Body roll on higher speed cornering. Changing oil is messy. The oil drains onto the trans x-member and creates a 15 inch cascading mess. None-the-less, a very impressive truck. Solid.
Go V-8 for the power
Brian, 08/10/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pretty good truck overall. Average 19- 20 mpg with no load and city/hwy mix. With load drops to 17-18 mpg. Has a good ride but wind noise has picked up over time. Ignition module went out at 40000 just over warranty ($400). I really enjoy the truck overall. I was at the dealer and talked about trade for kicks. The V-8 is undesirable over the V-6 even though you only gain 1-2 mpg with the V-6. The V-8 has the power to haul and get you on the road as the V-6 was a dog to me.
BUY A V8 !
FULLER , 04/24/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you bought a V6 don't complian about power . You bought a v6 duh. The V8 screams and the only problem i have is getting traction to break inertia,
Built Farm Tough
Farm Tough, 12/16/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck new in 2006, a great truck with around 180,000 miles on it. Had to have right tie rod replaced at 10,000 miles. This truck is a heavy off-road vehicle and a moderate highway driver. It is used to pull daily, with trailer loads up to 8500 lbs. This truck has taken a beating and yet still runs strong. It flooded over the 2008 summer and it sat halfway under water for 2 weeks. This is a true farm truck
Good old all American work truck.
Steven, 03/13/2009
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 50k I replaced: tires the brake pads Ive installed K&N air filter and Bosch Platinum 4 spark plugs. About a month ago the cam shaft and the crank shaft sensors vent bad 400$, #2ingnition coil replacement was 35$. Belt replacement coming too. Paint is very sensitive. Body dents very easy. Factory speakers sounds like you have a bucket on them later upgraded with Infinity speakers now the whole door panel rattles.I have broken the parking brake release 18$ and once I have slammed the glove compartment door and the opening mechanism broke inside 50$. Idles a little rough. And the tranny are slow.I may going to have some problems with my differential. Highway I do 20mpg city about 15-16mpg.
06 dodge Dakota club cab
Bignick808 , 09/26/2019
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it with 133k on the odometer and it has rust blisters but nothing major. It is a good truck the 3.7 is under powered in my opinion but reliable workhorse and the automatic beefy transmission with 4 wheel drive is perfect. Two major complaints. Bed size is 6.5 feet and noisy at highway speeds. Other than that they are good trucks with or without a ton of mileage
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Great truck
rjwagne2, 08/27/2005
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Handles great and is fun to drive. Not to mention I'm getting better fuel economy than what is on the sticker (just over 21)
New truck
frank g erwin jr, 04/12/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2006 Dodge Dakota in Feb and have two thousand miles on it. I have noticed the manual shift shakes a lot if in high gear and hitting a bump. I have also noticed a lot of valve clatter if in low gears and under stress (going up a hill).a Also it's getting terrible gas mileage. I would not buy another Dodge product at this time---buyer beware.
Don't Bother
Matt, 04/17/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is by far the worst truck I've ever driven. The 4.7 V-8 is a joke, it has no power and gets horrible mpg. The best mileage I've seen is 15 mpg highway empty, if I tow even a small trailer it gets 9 mpg. Toyota and Nissans V-6 have better power and mpg. Not to mention that it's been in the shop 6 times in less than 2 years, 4 times for tranny issues, radio problems and cracked exhaust manifold. Stay as far away as possible from Dodge products they are complete garbage across the board.I should know I rent them daily basis or should I say send them to the shop daily. Thankfully this is a company truck and I don't have to keep it for much longer.
Bad Trans
pinski10, 05/27/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I always like the Dodge Dakota so i bought this one Brand New. Since I have had this, it has been in the shop 5 times now. This time for the transmission that just went out @ 44,000 miles, and NO this year did not come with the extended Powertrain warranty. So I get to eat the cost of it this time. Other times it was in the shop for.. 1. Computer went out 2. Windshield Wiper motor 3. Bad Speakers 4. Ignition Switch
Great Truck!
alex, 08/27/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Dakota since it was new, and I love it. I've also customized it so that makes it more fun to drive. Subs, 20" wheels, cold air, flowmaster, you know the whole package. I go big, LOL. I always get compliments on the looks and it drives well. Power can be added though. Even with cold air intake and flowmaster, still have issues. Nonetheless, great truck!
Great Truck
Ronnie Edwards, 07/27/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Dakota. I purchased a Colorado in '05 and soon after saw the new Dakota and wanted one. I finally made that choice about a month ago and I am glad I did so. Of course the gas mileage isn't as great but the difference isn't that drastic. Other things such as ride comfort, looks and standard features make up for it.
Loved my 2006 Dakota
Dakota Lover, 06/08/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently lost my 2006 Dodge Dakota 8- cylinder quad cab 2WD due to a weather related accident. But in the 3 1/2 years I owned my Dakota, I absolutely loved driving it every time I got behind the wheel; and had zero problems with it in the time I owned it. As I was so completely satisfied with my 2006 Dakota in the time I owned it, I wanted to post a post-ownership review for the benefit of those who are considering purchasing one. The only bit of advice I would have is to opt for the 4-wheel drive version, though, since the 2-wheel drive version is real-wheel drive.
Looks can be deceiving
Jesse, 09/19/2022
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Club Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 06 club cab 3.7l v6 4speed automatic. I had to replace transmission, the main wiring harness from computer to engine has always been a weak link(connectors & grounds), and by all means it doesn't have much power at all. Transmissions are extremely weak, the engine is fairly dependable but valve seals are a defect begins smoking and burning oil at 75,000 miles. The truth about gas mileage, mine has NEVER been able to go over 10-12 mpg city, 14mpg highway, on its best days. If you're looking for a dakota, I highly recommend the 4.7v8. I know someone with one and it pulls like a champ. Same gas milage though (that's dodge for ya). Overall the 3.7l v6 engine itself is fairly dependable but not strong, while the transmissions are junk (4speed)
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average at best
girzim20, 02/15/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
had a problem with the radio as soon as i drove it off the lot. then afte a month of driving, as i was doing an oil change i noticed tranny fluid leaking. the seals had gone bad and i had to have a new torque converter installed. the vehicle had 6,000 miles on it at the time. fortunately it was covered under the warranty, but this has me concerned as to what else will go wrong in the near future. going over bumps, the truck looses grip of the road.
Comfortable Ride
Jesse, 08/09/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2000 Tundra was falling apart, and I wanted to buy a small new truck. The interior room is great for hauling the kids around. We have also taken a couple of 500 miles trips and the highway mileage and comfort are great. But, the get up and go is non-existent. I don't get in a hurry with this one. Also, it is hard to get aftermarket parts/mods for the truck. Overall, a good ride, but I wish I had looked a bit more.
We call it Shake Rattle and Roll
Stacy GA, 07/07/2010
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This truck shakes. It vibrates. Took it back to the dealership 5 times in 5 months. Finally had to call Chrysler when the dealership became very rude with me. They didn't know what to do with it. It was still under the manufacturers warranty but they kept telling me it was brake issues and tire issues. Had all that replaced. Truck was still vibrating. They repaired some kind of axle shaft. Still vibrating. Put 4 new tires on it and turned the front rotors. Didn't vibrate for about 3 months. Now it's vibrating again. It's a piece of crap just because of this vibration that no one can make permanently go away.
does not honor warranty
tuffoldman, 12/29/2011
2006 Dodge Dakota Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I own a 06 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with the 3.7 v6. I am overall satisfied with the truck, but not with Dodge itself. I bought my truck in Feb 07, important date: the transmission went out the other day so I looked up dodge warranty and found out that an extended warranty for the 06 dakota powertrain was provided if you bought your truck on or after July 07. 4 months from the day I bought mine Feb 07. So dodge eventhough it's the same year and all will not honor my warranty due to the 4 month difference on day of purchase. DODGE/CHRYSLER, I HAVE BOUGHT MY LAST VEHICLE FROM YOU AND WILL RECOMMEND TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY THE SAME. MAYBE THAT'S WHY THE JAPANESE ARE AHEAD OF US IN CUSTOMER SERVIC
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
Don't buy a Dodge!
Kenneth, 03/14/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I originally bought this truck due to it being the best truck for the money compared to the others. Now, I have constant problems with it. The power steering pump constantly screams as if it is low on fluid even though it is full. I have had difficulty getting the truck to start on 4 occasions, but the dealer can't duplicate the problem to diagnose it. The door is now sagging due to it not being tightened down all the way at the factory, and the body lean even at low speeds is excessive. I have taken the truck in to 3 different dealers for repair, and have had similar negative results with all. This truck is affordable initially, but is more expensive in the long run.
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. Id like to see a Chevy do that.
Can't wait to get rid of
Matt, 05/19/2008
2006 Dodge Dakota SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Wow this truck is a total dog. I have no clue why i bought it, I liked the looks of it and the factory sound system. Other than that, the truck has no power and it's the HO 4.7. Fuel mileage is terrible, usually around 12 overall. Best I've seen is 16 and that was on cruise on the highway. The ride is like riding in a semi. Any bump you hit about throws you out of the vehicle. I can't wait to get rid of this truck!! GMC Sierra here I come!!
Incentives to buy for a reason
Frank Klassen, 03/11/2007
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Need something to pull the neighbor out of the ditch with look no futher. But don't try to pass a filling station because you may not make the next. Fuel economy is worst than my 1991 V8 Dakota with 220,000 miles on it. Try to turn up the volume with gloves on and you shut it off over 80% of the time and remember to watch out for the shifter lever which is in the way to get to the stereo. Window controls are not usable except without gloves and don't try to unbuckle with gloves it don't work. Plow through snow to get to the highway and the alternator belt slips. The armrest is so hard and it shows dirt instantly. Incentives to buy for a reason. Buy the Toyota
New truck
al, 08/30/2006
2006 Dodge Dakota ST 4dr Club Cab 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is a very comfortable ride. Fun to drive. I use it everyday to and from work and errands. The side doors are very handy for the little ones to get in and out of the truck.