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1994 Dodge Dakota User Reviews

1994 Dodge Dakota Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 19 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 8 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 2 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 3 reviews

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Eric writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB Review
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potential is there for a cool little street truck

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kind of old now, rough ride,

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Slam It With Some Newer R/t Rims And A 360magnum And You've Got Yourself A Contender... — fun truck, for a first truck it went pretty good for hauling around a full size four wheeler or the sled to camp.Gas mileage was probably around 18-19mpg with the auto tranny and a 3.9liter mag maybe 21mpg on the highway.. I liked the fact that the ball joints are huge on it but hate the price of the tool to change them.

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kln17s writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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the big v8

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lack of skid plates

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Great Truck — great trucks had four of them they take lots of abuse,only had to replace the rear diff,looks good, drives good, comfy interior,gets about 750km to the tank of gas, very fun to drive make sure to get the v8 it makes the truck.

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

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Jayme writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Extended cab and 4WD

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Engines and Transmissons suck

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Great Truck For Little Money — It was a great little truck, fun to drive, and the extended cab was really nice when hauling people. It also had storage under the seats for a good place to keep quick reach tools and neccesities. Also the 4WD worked great alway went in easily and got you wherever ya needed to go. Downfall was the transmissions seem to go out on em very quickly and easily I put 4 of em in in the 8 years I had her, also the engines seem to be sluggish and get little power outta them

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

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Jeremy writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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power, and hauling power

Cons

gas mileage

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5.2 5 Spd Pick Up — I like the power, Love the low end torque, but you expect that out of a 5.2. It gets up and goes like it should and stops like it should. I love the handling, just get your foot off the gas in a turn unless you want the back end to kick out. I do hate the interior, blue? not for me too much blue. You tell me of a car that has almost 200,000 miles on it that hasnt needed a repair. The gas mileage isnt horrible but not fantasic, granted you can go buy a new full size and get the same gas mileage that mine has, 15-16 in the city on average and 21-22 on the highway. This is one of those pick ups when you tell it to do something its gonna do it while you keep it in perspective, it aint gonna be no baja racer but it will handle its own when it has to.

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

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Dan writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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Great engine, amazing built vehicle.

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Small cab, 2 seats.

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Loved This Truck, Would Love To Get Another. — Loved this truck! Amazing quality in a vehicle. Drove it all over. Got about 14-16mpg. Ran like a beast, fast, strong, could pull. Didnt get stuck to easily even with 2wd. Driving this truck was really fun. Great truck, anyone looking at one should buy it.

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Justin writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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you feel very safe in it

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none

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Very Fun Especially In The Snow — I love this truck for driving in the winter cause i can just throw it into 4 wheel drive and just go. I don't like the 16 mpg part though and that forced me to buy my camaro which gets better gas milage.

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

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Mark writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB Review
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Very nice drive

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Starter

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Ver Nice Bad Starter — Just an all around good truck bad tires lol but very good truck for anything. The performance was eh and the cost was OMG. It was a very fun car to drive. I miss it dearly rest in peice truckie

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Rudy writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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It looks decent

Cons

to low

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It Gets Me Where I Needa Go. — I like my truck being 4x4.It dosen't go fast but it can haul the boat and wood.And keep going down the road.My truck dosen't get great gas mileage but it gets like 15 around town and like 22 on the highway.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Marc writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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Old school style, manual, RWD

Cons

gutless four banger, rather rusty for age, a beater

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Blue — *Please note, not actual picture. Truck looked just like that, but blue, hence name.* It's four cylinder engine lacked balls, but the manual tranny helped move things along. Being a regular cab, short box, RWD truck, it was my favorite body style. The interior was nice and simple. For it's age, it had a bit too much rust on it. It had also seen better days, judging by all the dents, scrapes, busted grill, and cracked windshield.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Frank writes:
1994 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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Its fun to have a truck...

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they rust like whoa!

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Get One If You Can Afford To Rebuild It From Ground Up — Loved it for being a truck.. nothing like having a bed to throw junk or a matress in. Fuel economy sucks in this truck... V6 or not it blew! Loved the body.. old school but with composite lights. Standard cab wasn't fun but it had room. Shame it rusted off the frame!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $10,055 Original MSRP $6,626 Average Instant Market Value $3,936 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 26 19
Horsepower 99 142 175
Crash Test Rating 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.6 41.7 41.0

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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