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2001 Dodge Dakota User Reviews

2001 Dodge Dakota Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 33 reviews

  • Performance: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
  • Appearance: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
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"power" 14 reviews
"ride" 12 reviews
"fuel economy" 10 reviews
"handling" 6 reviews
"speed" 4 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 6 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"small power" 2 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Aaron writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
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Ride, handling, power, reliability, interior fit-and-finish, capability, value

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Blind spot due to size of A-pillar

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2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 Slt — The truck has decent power, a very good ride for a pickup, and impressive interior quality for a Chrysler product and year. It will tow just about anything you can hook to it, but that sends the fuel level needle down pretty quickly. The gas mileage isn't bad for a pickup--about 16 around town and lower 20s on the highway. Maintenance is easy. It's capable as a true work truck or hauling around 5 or 6 people. I would readily buy another. The 4.7L V8 is smooth and refined with good power.

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Jake writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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Everything

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Milage, engine size

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2001 Dakota — I love everything about my truck besides the gas mileage. However this is my first truck so I compare mileage to a car. And I wish it was a V8 instead of the V6. It performs well but could definatly do better with more power.

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Ted writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Extended Cab SB Review
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2001 Dodge Dakota — Lets see, what I like is that it has been very dependable. Looks sharp. I get about 18 to 20 mpg. Not bad for a truck...the V-6 is a little under powered. The crew cab has a full bench back seat. Ford and Chevy's small trucks didn't have.

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Tsoland writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr Sport 4WD Crew Cab SB Review
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A midsize truck with a V8, Great if you don't need to pull a lot but want more power then a v6.  Also a great vehicle if you are looking for a vehicle for your highschooler to drive.  Or if you just need a truck and don't want to spend a lot.

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It does have some rust and dents

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A Lot Of Truck For The Money — I love the heater in this truck and its size. If you don't need a full size this truck has a lot more power then the chevy colorado, S-10 and Ford Ranger. And for having a V8 it gets similar gas mileage.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jeremy writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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5 speed manual with a v6. Decent fuel economy

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Sits to low to the ground for me but don't want to buy a lift or leveling kit. And not four wheel drive

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Good, Reliable Truck — The acceleration is great in this truck. It has a V6 with a 5 speed manual in it and it gets up and goes pretty quick. Its really fun to drive, but I've had to replace several things on it because the used dealership that we got it from said everything is ok in it, but it wasn't. Had to replace the brakes, two tires, spark plugs, spark plug wires, oil, coolant, and windshield wipers. Overall, a good truck. Transmission is great in it and engine runs good.

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

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Robert writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Extended Cab SB Review
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Top reason to drive this vehicle?? Sheer torque and power.

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Sucks gas lol

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If You're Looking For Something Unique With Power Give This A Try! — The Dakota R/T's performance is awesome for the small truck with a large motor concept. Dodge uses the same 5.9l in the Ram and shoves it into this midsize truck. Being smaller and closer to the ground also gives it amazing handling for such a small truck. Mind you, the single cabs are more maneuverable with the handling and the braking system on these trucks is perfect. You will use some gas but as they also say "haul ass". I use this truck as a weekend driver and as a performance vehicle as I'm always adding something to it. These motors are forever on performance parts.

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

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Nicholas writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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mudding

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pulls to the left slightly

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Bad Ass — 9 out of 10 great interor does great in the mud light blue looks great plunty of power decent gas milage heads up desplay the egion runs perfectly uses no oil like the layout of the car i wold recomend this truck to anyone

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

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Jason writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport Standard Cab SB Review
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fun to drive

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burns a lot of gas

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Great Truck — accelerates fast brakes are a little small in the front corners well for a truck built well nothing breaks or looks out of place small gas tank low fuel mileage dont get to pass a lot of gas stations maintenance is routine nothing major fun to drive

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

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Bill writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 4 Dr SLT Crew Cab SB Review
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fun  easy handling

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It Is Just Too Good, Perfect truck for 9 years old

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As A Collectible It Is Fun To Drive, Gets Lot Of Attebtion18-. 25 Mpg — bought it new 9 yrs ago. has been very satisfctory truck.4.7 engine runs strong ,good mileage, I LUV MY TRUCK! I have put on brake pads & tires. 55000 miles on truck now lives a aheltered life. A++++++ Would buy another one.

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

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Dominic writes:
2001 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr Sport 4WD Extended Cab SB Review
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nice

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none

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Strong — preformace in my dakota is alright but you have to remeber its a truck. Build quality is good. Apperance is alright its got some paint chips. Gas is alright it gets decent mileage. This is a fun truck to drive even though its not a full size.

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

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Cost $14,495 Original MSRP $10,615 Average Instant Market Value $6,887 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 23 19
Horsepower 120 142 175
Crash Test Rating 8 3 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.9 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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