2004 Dodge Dakota
| MSRP: | $19,870 - $26,340 |
| Invoice: | $18,219 - $24,012 |
| Total: | 19 reviews |
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| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 2 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
Poor fuel economy probably ended the life of the R/T performance trim. Its 5.9-liter, 250-hp engine was discontinued in the 2004 Dodge Dakota, though speedy drivers and tuners loved that extra power in a mid-size truck. More practical, yet still packing a wallop, was the top of the line 4.7, 235-hp V8. It could haul like the full-size pickups and was fun to drive on open roads (or off-roading as well). The 3.9-liter, 175-hp V6 was updated to a 3.7-liter, 210-hp V6 as the standard engine on all models.
Introduced midyear in 2003, the Stampede package returned, available on both regular and extended cab Sports trims. The name is probably more exciting than the features, which included rear stabilizer bar, body-colored front and rear bumpers, and a Tire and Handling package. All models came with ABS standard, 2WD, with 4WD optional. Bed sizes hadn't changed. Regular and Club Cabs featured a 6.5-foot bed, while the 4-door Crew Cab had only a 5.3-foot bed, to account for the 13 inches of extra space in the cab for rear bench seats.
The 4-door Dodge Dakota was definitely the most successful pickup in its class, offering comfort and personality, a family car dressed up in a powerful pickup truck package. Though roomy and burly, resembling the larger Dodge Ram, the 2004 Dakota handled easily like a car, and with the 4.7 V8 and an empty bed, could kick up some considerable dust. High marks for the look, suspension, engine power, and the easy access to seats and storage in the 4-door models. Low marks for gas mileage (15/20), pricey options, and repair records.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 8 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 2 reviews |
“I Love My Truck”
I really like my truck. Crew cab is the only way to go. Fun to drive with manual trans. I like the look of the 2nd Gen Dakotas alot more than the ugly new ones. Really awesome truck. The only thi... More
“The Beast”
This truck is an absolute off-road beast. Equipped with locking diffs an 4.6L V8 there's hardly a place where it cannot go. The only real complaint about this truck was the size. For such a big... More
“Its Ok”
Overall good "small" truck. Great power (v-8). It Handles ok, fuel economy leaves a bit to be desired. Head gaskets are weak, a single overheat destroyed first engine, and it required replacement. pre... More
“Cool”
love my truck havent' found any terrain to stop it yet magnum 4.7l v8 has plenty of power and with adding a k and n intake and a full cherry bomb pro exhaust sounds good to can't tell ya much more More
“Best Dodge Dakota Ever Made”
I love my truck the only thing wrong is I didn't get the tow package with it but oh well, I got the 4.7L V8 which is an awesome motor and it was under $20,000 for my truck, it is also a 4X4 which is w... More
“Great Power”
Awesome 4.7 Ltr V8 Hauls... More
“Very Good Accel And Has Plenty Of Leg Room”
the accel is awesome the engine is big enough, i got a 5.8l v8 in mine very good towing really good for both off road and on road. More
“Total Junk”
BALL JOINTS SHOT. PARKING BRAKE CABLE BROKEN. NO LIGHTS IN DASH. TRANSMISSION FIXED TWICE. HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH WONT WORK. JUST AABOUT EVERY THING THAT CAN BREAK HAS BROKEN. More
“Great Truck For Bad Weather, Have A Big Bank Account For Fuel Costs”
I loved this truck. Comfortable fabric bucket seats, plenty of leg room for taller people in front and back, V8 magnum definitely adds some get-up-and-go, rides higher which is good for flooding or h... More
“Everyday Driver”
Its ok.. i have fun driving it More
2004 Dodge Dakota Trims
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $24,635 |
| Invoice: | $22,475 |
| MSRP: | $26,340 |
| Invoice: | $24,012 |
| MSRP: | $20,965 |
| Invoice: | $19,183 |
| MSRP: | $20,965 |
| Invoice: | $19,183 |
| MSRP: | $19,885 |
| Invoice: | $18,233 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $20,965 |
| Invoice: | $19,183 |
| MSRP: | $19,885 |
| Invoice: | $18,233 |
| MSRP: | $23,145 |
| Invoice: | $21,164 |
| MSRP: | $23,145 |
| Invoice: | $21,164 |
| MSRP: | $19,870 |
| Invoice: | $18,219 |
| MSRP: | $19,870 |
| Invoice: | $18,219 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $23,170 |
| Invoice: | $21,186 |
| MSRP: | $19,885 |
| Invoice: | $18,233 |
| MSRP: | $24,635 |
| Invoice: | $22,475 |
| MSRP: | $24,635 |
| Invoice: | $22,475 |
| MSRP: | $20,965 |
| Invoice: | $19,183 |
| MSRP: | $23,595 |
| Invoice: | $21,549 |
| MSRP: | $19,885 |
| Invoice: | $18,233 |
| MSRP: | $24,835 |
| Invoice: | $22,688 |
| MSRP: | $22,070 |
| Invoice: | $20,207 |
| MSRP: | $26,340 |
| Invoice: | $24,012 |
| MSRP: | $23,595 |
| Invoice: | $21,549 |
| MSRP: | $24,835 |
| Invoice: | $22,688 |
| MSRP: | $22,070 |
| Invoice: | $20,207 |
| MSRP: | $24,835 |
| Invoice: | $22,688 |
| MSRP: | $22,070 |
| Invoice: | $20,207 |
| MSRP: | $26,340 |
| Invoice: | $24,012 |
| MSRP: | $26,340 |
| Invoice: | $24,012 |
2004 Dodge Dakota Articles from Around the Web
- autos.msn.com — Solid truck (68 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
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- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2004 Dodge Dakota... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2004 Dodge Dakota... More
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