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1992 Dodge Dakota User Reviews

1992 Dodge Dakota Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 23 reviews

  • Performance:3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars3.6 out of 5 stars 3.6 / 5
  • Appearance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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"power" 8 reviews
"reliable car" 8 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 5 reviews

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Steve writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Standard Cab SB Review
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Very useful.

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Awful fuel economy.

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Won't Help You Pick Up Chicks, But Otherwise A Decent Vehicle. — It's old and ugly but it does it's job well. Strong engine but it handles like a motorhome. Could probably pull one though. Other than the random electrical problems and excessive rust, it's not bad. A good work truck. I wish the AC worked... I can't trace the short.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Flatfender writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Extended Cab SB Review
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size, reliability, mpg

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fuel pump, change it every 150k

Flatfender
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2 Dakotas, 10 Plus Years — my first Dakota I had was a 95 sport club cab 4x4 that I bought in 96 with 40k, I sold it with great sorrow in 06 due to increasing rust (she spent all but the last year in N.H.) I left her with almost 200k of hard use, she still ran strong. about 2 weeks ago I picked up a 92 2wd club cab (rust free, Heaven) this one has the same V6 but this time backed with an AT instead, other than a few small repairs that where easy to do she is a very young 200k. I plan on having this one for quite a while. My first 'Kota developed my fondness for the gen 1 'Kota and my present one continues to solidify those feelings. Perfect size, good performance, good mpg, comfy ride and if you take care of her, she'll take care of you.

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Beverly writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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durability and dependability

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transmissions can go bad on these, unless taken care of properly

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Lil Ol Dodge Puts Ford To Shame — this was an awesome truck... very tough even with over 228k original miles on it (no major engine work or transmission work), it still pulled a brand new (2007) Ford powerstroke with duallys and a tandem trailer with 11 tons of horse crap out of the mud... with no problem.. we managed to put over 298k miles on it before it finally needed its first major repair, and then it needed a new transmission... i would definately recommend it to my friends... in fact i'm getting another one myself...

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Adamnisha writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Standard Cab LB Review
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good gas, n' pretty fast

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horrible tranny

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An Up Comeing Truck? — it was very peppy, had to do a lot of work to make it good looking, but never broke down... very good truck. only thing that had to be replaced was the transmission it was a very good truck. i couldn't have been happier with a first vehicle than that one.

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Jorge writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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reliable. well built, easy to work on, fun to drive

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poor gas quality, parts are somewhat pricey (for me that is )

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Great, Dependable, Sturdy Truck — i love everything about this truck the handling the braking the size. Just because it is a small truck does not necessarily mean that it cannot handle heavy tasks on its own i was amazed that it lasted me the 2 years i have owned it and it has not lost its power....except for the fact that i wrecked with minor cosmetic damage to my knowledge it is still running, IT IS A VERY DEPENDABLE TRUCK!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robweiser writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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super fast for pick-up / its as if your driving a corvette the power is there / so much of it ,it will spin tire in 4th gear at 65mph from the factory, handle great no body roll in corners,

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so much power the wheels dont hook up just spin, easy to slide out in the rain(no traction0 in water/ hard clutch peddle takes effort to drive/ low geared in first excessive road noise/ but not overly load managable.

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Great Work Truck And Great Off Road Vehivle — truck is awesome for its year ,,tremendouse factory power. great for hauling heavy loads or towing water craft. 4x4 awesome traction good off road not rough ride as most 4x4 pretty smooth off road.sound system is compatible for oem system, storage in interior is spacouse for a truck .nice storage under rear seats.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Mike writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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gets you where you need to be and can handle medium hauling tasks

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getting out dated

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Pretty Damn Nice For The Age — it moves around nicely, might not be the prettiest or the fastest but also rides nice and the stereo slams, nice and comfortable for someone 6 ft and under and gets pretty decent mileage especially on the high way also has a nice tight turn radius and no blind spots.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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count_yogi writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE 4WD Standard Cab LB Review
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size  capacity

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fuelmilage

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My Little Gas Suckin Work Horse — she runs great she pulls what i ask and it fits in my tiny driveway i hate filling the tank but it is worth it for the work it does.. i have all the cap. of a full size in a truck that still fits my driveway

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Ryan writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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its just fun to drive

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no guts anymore

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Its A Great Beginners Car — brakes ok acceleration was good 5 years ago i like the aperance gets good gas mileage very little maintenance its very fun to bomb around on its a great all around truck to drive with altho its lacking in some respect

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Steve writes:
1992 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr LE Standard Cab LB Review
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solid built

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2wd automatic

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1992 Dodge Dakota — 1992 dodge dakota standard cab long box 3.9L v6 automatic trans. push bumper blue light,cb mack truck antenna whips, toolbox, 31 inch bfg's, thrush turbo exhaust, chrome air intake, air horns, just a great overall around truck. no air conditioning tho..

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $9,315 Original MSRP $3,557 Average Instant Market Value $3,010 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 24 17 26
Horsepower 117 145 100
Crash Test Rating 3 3 3
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.10 42.40

Reviews From Other Years

2008 Dodge Dakota Reviews

Great Small To Medium Sized Truck By kirnma

Although I had sworn never to own a Chrysler product I got a good deal on this truck in 2008 with only 4K miles on it. Since then I've put over 52K trouble-free miles on it and have no complaints wha... Read More

This Is A Good Truck And I Truly Am Enjoying The Heck Out Of It. By Elkdog

This truck has 302 horsepower and rides better than most cars I have owned! I have owned a 2006 Ford Ranger, 2004 Chevy Silverado, 1999 Ford F-150, 1996 Ford F-250, 1996 Dodge Dakota, and a 1992 Dodg... Read More

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2007 Dodge Dakota Reviews

Best Truck Ever! By eells

We love this truck! We had no trouble hauling our children around, even in heavy snow. It has done everything we expected. The gas mileage wasn't pleasant, but it's a truck... what else would you e... Read More

07' Dakota By Brendon

Performance - acceleration, braking, handling Appearance - both interior and exterior styling all excellent Gas milage is low but what can one expect with a V8 truck Just an all around comfortable... Read More

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2006 Dodge Dakota Reviews

Excellent Little Chick Magnet By sunnygas

Great little fun to drive truck. Stick shift is extremely fun. Looks good, basically a chick magnet. Reliable and fair gas mileage for a truck. Not a man with a lot of words, so this will have to d... Read More

It An Okay Car But Rams Are Better By Devon

the handleing is okay but not the best. brakes are brand new on it. doesnt need repairs. nicce and quite vehicle. all interier is stock. exterier we have a cap, grill gaurd, tail light covers and side... Read More

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2005 Dodge Dakota Reviews

Power To Spare-magnum V-8 By horseygal

Big truck power-Sport truck handling-Luxury car ride. Was sister's truck and she passed on. Being a constant reminder, it needs to go to someone that needs reliable power and dependability in an Ameri... Read More

Smooth, Powerful Truck By zlane2

For the first vehicle I bought myself, it was a great truck! I play a lot of hockey and travel all around the midwest, and having all that cargo room was very efficient. The ride is super smooth and i... Read More

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2004 Dodge Dakota Reviews

All Around Great Truck To Own. By Steven

Props, it really gets up and goes for only having that little 4.7 in her. Gas mileage is terrible, but its a truck. It gives you that truck feeling with out the high placed seating from a Ford f ser... Read More

I Would Not Have Bought It, But Girlfriend Likes It. By slikocca

Fun to drive but requires 101% concentration due to the nasty blind spots. Girlfriend loves blowing away a Supra or Tundra accelerating down the on-ramp but they don't seem to like it much. We do al... Read More

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