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2002 Dodge Dakota

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Todd G.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/20/2021
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An old friend

A real truck that’s been coast to coast border to border time after time, now having run 170,000 miles while serving in many capacities: pulling a travel trailer, hauling lumber and other building materials, even skidding logs and boulders. And now recently adorned with Alaska plates.
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ERIC G.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/14/2021
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02 Dakota

This truck will do everything a half ton can do. Also is the perfect size for me right now. Great at towing just about anything a home owner would need. Gas mileage could be better. Only have had to replace normal wear and tear items.
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LAIRD L.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/19/2020
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This truck is above average. Over the past 19 years, this truck had little issues

Other than regular maintenance, the truck had very little problems: * A repair to the alarm * Change of batteries * Change of tires * Change of a headlamp and tail light * Repair of interior headliner Currently the clear coat is striping off. Rusting of under-carriage components Otherwise this truck served well for well over 200k miles
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BILLY P.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/29/2020
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Longevity

It's lasted a long time. 18 years and 260,000 miles. Bad design on the front suspension. I go through upper and lower, left and right ball joints. Plus front shock absorbers, left and right. Oh, front drive shaft for the 4x4. The rear U-joint for the front drive shaft cannot be rebuilt. So you are required to change out the hole front drive shaft
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SUNNIE M.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/03/2019
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Love my truck !!!

I've had my Dakota since inception, 17 yrs, I wouldn't trade it, sell it, auction it, or give it away for anything. It's had some rough treatment and tender loving care but it has always maintained it's high standard of quality. My truck and I are like a hunter and his dog, inseparable !
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GEARY H.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
05/16/2019
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Ericks is best

Good ride plenty of room for my needs big tires makes it look nicer than most larger trucks that you see on the road 2002 model with a little over 100,000 miles and this transmission work will be the most in-depth so far.
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LAIRD L.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/03/2019
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2001 Dodge Dakota

This truck has been very good. No major issues. Normal maintennace I ordered the truck through a Used car dealer who visit auctions. This truck was reposessed and was up for sale at the auction. We purchased it in 2003 with only 9000 miles on it. Only my wife and I have been driving it. We have driven over 2 hundred thousand miles.
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LAIRD L.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/05/2019
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2001 Dodge Dakota SL

I owned this truck for 16 years now. This has been a very good truck. I am the second owner. I purchased it in 2003 with 9000 miles. I have had no major issues. replaced the battery twice tires twice, brakes once radiator repaired once, Brakes once, and head lamps once.
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JACK S.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/01/2018
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dependable

I have owned (2) Dodge Dakota's and never had a real big problem with either one. The engines are durable, and I had over 180,000 miles on my first one, before it rusted too bad from being left outside for 15 years. My second one, is now garage kept, and I purchased it with 80,000 miles on it four years ago, and I have almost 102,000 miles on it now, and it runs like new. I did have some rust repaired around the rear fenders last year, but the truck looks like new now, and I get allot of compliments on the condition. By the way, my first Dakota was a 1996, and I passed it on to my son, and he passed it on to a friend, and it is still on the road, amazing truck!
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Bonnie N.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/15/2018
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Dodge Dakota 2002

I like the overall style of the truck and it is super convenient to have the flexibility of the extended cab. Had I not gotten such a great deal on this used vehicle I would have preferred to have gotten one with rear doors
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JOHNNY. S G.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/21/2018
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Awesome

I love my truck!!!!,,, It has served me well for having 82k miles!!!! I bought it from a private owner with 25k original miles. The only issue I've had is the main computer that's been replaced twice in the 5 yrs I've had it.
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LEN A.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/25/2017
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Just One Problem

My 2002 Dodge Dakota is an excellent vehicle except for one thing. I've had to replace the PCM three times since I've owned it at a very high cost to me. I think this is a design flaw and that the PCM problem should be corrected. I should not have to pay for another PCM. I plan to own this vehicle for at least 3 more years and if this problem is corrected I will definitely buy another Dodge Truck. Thank you for listening.
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Benjamin D.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/12/2017
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2002 Dakota SLT 4WD Quad Cab

Wish I could have bought it new, despite being 9 years old when I bought it, it has given me good service, and rides amazingly well for a Pickup. I find its size just right, big enough for what I need it to do, and small enough to be manageable when negotiating crowded streets and when parking.
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JACK S.
2002 Dodge Dakota
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
05/20/2017

Dodge Dakota trucks have been my reliable source of transportation.

I have owned (2) Dodge Dakota trucks over the last 17 years, and they have been a very reliable source of transportation for me in hauling lumber, landscaping, and work supplies for my apartment business, along with getting me back and forth from my regular job.
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LYNDEN J.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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07/24/2016

I love the power it has. Just a fun drive

I got it used and have been slowly bringing it back to life. I love the power and the ride. I ha taught 2 kids to drive in it will teach my daughter in it. It's the perfect size since I don't want a full size truck. I will buy another one when the time comes.
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Virginia B.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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07/15/2016

Love it!

Drives nice, comfortable, great power, looks good!
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BILL M.
2002 Dodge Dakota
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
06/21/2016

14 years old, and still dependable.

So far nothing major, only routine maintenance. 108,100 miles and runs great.
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JONNY N.
2002 Dodge Dakota
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01/14/2016

Dependable

Great vehicle
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CESAR NAPOLEON L.
2002 Dodge Dakota
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/02/2015

My Tough Truck

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LYNDEN J.
2002 Dodge Dakota
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
10/26/2015

beast

I love my little v8 beast. A lot of power for a small truck.
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