Dodge Dakota Crew Cab TRX4 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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Dodge Dakota Crew Cab TRX4. Bigger is not always better. Take pickup trucks, for example. Some buyers need to tow a boat or a horse trailer and for them a full-size pickup makes sense. But for those who just need to haul sacks of mulch or tow a jet-ski, a full-size pickup may not make sense. Which is the reason-for-being for the Dodge Dakota.




Welcome to our comprehensive Kelley Blue Book review of the Dodge Dakota.

While technically a midsized truck, the Dodge Dakota offers buyers much of what they love about full-size pickups but in a trimmer package. An optional V8 engine allows for an impressive 7000-pound tow rating and an available crew cab features four conventional doors leading to a roomy, almost full-size, interior. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit http://www.kbb.com today.

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[mrwashur1991]

i heard 2009 is the last year dodge is continuing the dakota...is this true or wiki B.S. ?

[kbb]

It looks like it will be discontinued for model year 2011.

[Dodge4Life316]

Dakota Best trucks ever...

[omg122448]

I love my 2002 dakota. I dont trust anything new because our 2004 during is already falling apart on the inside.

[SharpStuff112]

my dad pulled a 30ft camper light weght (still 7000 pounds) just fine. and the sob screams

[wokeupthismorning100]

@usa1america even a 4 cylinder taco can beat this LOL

[MrTONYTONYM]

@phaetegon4 4 cylinder is enough......

[Fx4Ranger2002]

Too bad Ford never updated the Ranger and gave it a full size backseat like Toyota,Nissan,Dodge, Chevy, etc.. did. Other than the cab room I cant complain about the Ranger because unlike these other brands of midsize trucks, Rangers usually only need regular tune-ups and have been known to have more than 300k+ miles on them before they need a new motor.

[phaetegon4]

Having a V8 in those things was a BAD idea, it's too much for that little truck and comes with too many issues...

[phaetegon4]

@omg122448 Oh my goodness, I know what you mean. I have an 04 dakota and it's giving me so much crap it's ridiculous!!

[Cloud6221]

Dakota is getting replaced with the jeep wrangler like multipurpose vehicle (mid sized truck).

[JFguitar22]

@ReinforcedRitter ok thank you very much!

[ReinforcedRitter]

@JFguitar22 An average of the V6 3.7L Dodge Dakota is about 16mpg and about a max of 20mpg. It depends on whether it's manual; 2WD or 4WD; Liter size; and what year it is. Some of them can get up to 22mpg. Note: Manual trucks get better mileage than automatics. Less cylinders help get better mileage. And if it's a 4WD it's going to be heavier because of the extra mechanics of the drive shaft connecting to the front axle. Hope this helped.

[JFguitar22]

how are the v6 3.7 on fuel ??