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1995 Dodge Dakota User Reviews

1995 Dodge Dakota Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 22 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance: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
  • Build Quality: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
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"power" 4 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"build quality" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
"exterior" 2 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 7 reviews
"transmission" 4 reviews
"small power" 3 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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John writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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good for hauling stuff

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gas and transmission

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Good Car But Not Without Problems — good engine very easy to find parts a few small problems & a really shody trany. paint isn't to great of quality doesn't hold up well. good quality interior. lots of horsepower and acceleration if not hauling anything brakes ok. not good on gas!!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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jml12345 writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr WS Standard Cab SB Review
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quick for a v6

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bad float in gastank

jml12345
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A Great Little Truck. — It's a carbon copy of the Chevy s-10, but more fuel freindly, quicker,better handling with the power rack and steering, wider, and basic v8 performance from the 3.9 v6. It get's 15 mpg with a constant load.It's like drivin' a tuner car with a bed.It basicly looks like a 1987-1995 ford pickup.Overall, it's a great truck.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Curtis1985 writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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i love everything about this truck

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nothing bad to say about it

Curtis1985
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Awsome Truck — it is a great truck to own. i love driving it. with a few mods you can unlock alot of power. it pulls by boat great. it has never broke down on me. i am gonna be buy another one, except a 1995 dodge dakota v8, 5 speed 4x4. camera broke. not my truck in pic but, mine is the same minus the lift.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robert writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab LB Review
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Pros:  V-6, cd player, power everything, steel, only 131,000 miles, great truck

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needs a little more power

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I Love My Truck — Performance - it has decent acceleration, great braking, and handles pretty well for an loder truck Build Quality- The outside is steel, and the inside is plastic Appearence- I really like the way the truck looks, and I want to make it better when I get money Cost - I get between 17-20mpg which is really good for an older v-6 truck Fun - I have fun with this truck

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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meta4r writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Pretty truck, strong, four wheel drive.

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Gas mileage. Transmission repairs are difficult.

meta4r
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Never Seen A Better Dodge Dakota. — Drove well fast or slow. Everything worked. I had to rebuild the tranny at 160,000. It was a beautiful truck. The downside is the terrible gas mileage. It's not that big of a truck so it shouldn't need so much fuel. Overall it was a great vehicle and very comfortable for the long haul.

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Cody writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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4X4

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automatic

25

Dodge The Father Ram The Daughter — nothing its the most beautiful and strongest truck out on the road, will pull anyone out whoever is stuck or broke down , or like a ford thats broke down on the side of the road an will always start up by a turn of the key

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

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Derrick writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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V8 Power, Good Work Horse

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Town Fuel Use is..... sub-par

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I Miss My Truck — Good, long lasting, and reliable. This truck now has over 370,000 km's and is still running, if not a tad bit tired. Only serious problems are rust troubles, and any general old age problems. This truck has been able to do all our farm work, some landscaping, and a tad off-roading with no troubles.

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

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Richard writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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not too big not too small and looks great

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has problems with high mileage like most vehicles

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Can Do Any Just About Any Job Of A Full Size Pick-up Truck And Can Be Customized Almost All Over — its a nice little pick-up truck its roomy and will go through the mud. the gas mileage is not that great but it could be worse. its not too big not too small and has a fair amount of power the appearance meets my every expectation in a truck.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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connor_metz writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab LB Review
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great truck built solid

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low MPG

connor_metz
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I Would Recomend This Truck To Anyone That Wants A Dependable Vehical. — I have the dodge Dakota 1995 V8 this truck will tow anything that you want it to. It is a very solid truck the only thing that i have had to replace is the radiator after 127K miles. It is a fun truck to drive it will get up and go when you need it to :). though i only get 15 MPG city on a good day.

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Rick writes:
1995 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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fits my needs

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none

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Great Value — my dodge dakota has the 5.2 v8 engine. its lowered 2 inches and is on 255 50 17 bf goodrich g force t/a radials. it has the slt package with bucket seats and console. its not a race car but it gets down the road.. lol.

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Cost $900 Average Instant Market Value $6,646 Average Instant Market Value $4,373 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 26 20
Horsepower 99 142 170
Crash Test Rating 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.8 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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