1996 Dodge Dakota
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT 4WD Standard Cab LB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr SLT Standard Cab LB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD 4WD Standard Cab LB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD Extended Cab SB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr STD Standard Cab LB
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1996 Dodge Dakota 2 Dr WS 4WD Standard Cab LB
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CarGurus' 1996 Dodge Dakota Review
1996 was the last year for the first generation of Dodge Dakotas, a mid-size pickup that proved very popular because of its storage capacity, hauling power, engine options (the first mid-size to house a V8 Magnum), and safety record. It proved to be a great compromise for people wanting all the options of a full-size truck without the unwieldiness of trying to maneuver one through city streets and parking lots.
The only major change for the 1996 Dodge Dakota was a revamped base engine, which always seemed too weak for a pickup of this size. Still a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, it received a boost in horsepower from 99 to 120. It's not necessarily going to win any races, but for those on a budget, it got the job done (as long as it was a small job). The 3.9-liter V6 and 5.2-liter V8 remained the models of choice.
Not many complaints from drivers. The Dakotas seem to last forever, have great braking, handle well off-road and in the snow (the 4X4s), and have a comfortable cab up front. Downers were the poor gas mileage, a cheap-looking plastic interior, and the difficulty in accessing the rear seat since it is only a 2-door truck.
1996 Dodge Dakota Articles from Around the Web
- www.edmunds.com — Overview of the 1996 Dodge Dakota including summary opinions on the car... More
- www.edmunds.com — Individual user reviews of the 1996 Dodge Dakota... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 1996 Dodge Dakota... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 1996 Dodge Dakota... More
- autos.msn.com — Just keeps running (106 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.epinions.com — I Love This Truck!!... (6 more reviews at Epinions). More
- autos.yahoo.com — Reviews of the 1996 Dakota on Yahoo Autos. More
- carsurvey.org — It gets the job done quickly... More
