2006 Dodge Dakota

Rating from Rusty Boltman

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"2006 Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 Magnum V8 Upside: Great handling, solid suspension, good V8 performance on/off highway and under load, sure-footed in snow, quiet cab, quiet motor, good instrumentation, clean body design. Downside: Poor gas mileage, poor visibility, spartan interior, hard seating, rough ride on back roads. Purchased (used) for hauling a small stock trailer which it handles extremely well. Very stable and predictable under load. This is a no-nonsense larger mid-size that performs well for what it is designed to do (while drinking a lot of fuel). However, if you need a plush hauler with more creature comforts and accommodations - look elsewhere."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Towing

Rating from Truck Girl

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This is a great mid-sized truck for towing. I can tow up to 7200lbs and have used it to tow a horse trailer. While towing is its strong suit, it is not a very comfortable vehicle. It is miserable on a roadtrip. It is fairly spacious inside for a truck but just barely accomodates a carseat. This is more of an around town hobby/project vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Towing

Rating from redneck that knows good pickup

(1)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"The best place for this truck is the junkyard. Ive had many pickups over the past twenty six years. Dodge lost their edge."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from got lucky

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"had 42000 miles and a good manitenance record. Paid 11,200 cash. Just drove it 3000 miles on its first road trip. Got 22 mph highway, flat roads."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Truck Lover

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"First road trip I got 23 mpg. Better then the vehicle I have now thatis supposed to get 26 mpg. So far I can not say anything bad about this wonderful truck."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Not that hard to please!

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Features:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I've never been more dissapointed! I came from a Tundra with a 4.7 V-8 hoping for better gas mileage. The look of it was so pretty! After buying it, i started noticing little things... the power was terribly lacking! I mean, i've had 4 and 6 cylinder vehicles before but I've never been worried about getting up to speed during rush hour traffic before! NO KIDDING! The gas mileage was worse than in my tundra! between 11 and 12 mpg! The fuel gauge is so unreliable I've learned to travel with a gallon can of fuel so I don't have to worry. It shows full for a while then plummets to empty like it's got a hole in the bottom of the tank. If it reads 1/8th when i shut down, it usually reads empty when i start up again! Then other little things started to nag at me... no ash tray for spare change or parking tokens... only one space in the center that's terribly shallow and the glove box which is already full with just the manual in it. Cup holders don't keep cups from spilling and you can't fit a regular size drink on the passenger side. There's only one 12volt hookup. The following is what pushed me over the edge: I tried to back up onto my front lawn to unload some sod near my back gate and thought i'd kick in the 4wd (first time) so i didnt spin out on my front lawn and ruin it... back wheels already up on the lawn, front wheels up against the curb (6" - i just measured it!). I put it into 4Lock - NOT ENOUGH POWER TO GET UP THE CURB! Nothing! And, apparently, if the front wheels don't turn, neither do the back wheels! What is the use of that? And once in 4WD, there's no turning without dragging the wheels around with you because they're locked to turn together! I couldn't make a turn in the intersection without backing up - drive, screech, drive, screech,drive... Now.. i don't know, but it seems to me that there's something terribly wrong with that! What exactly IS that supposed to be used for? I'm the second owner and just out of mfg warranty. The blinkers fail intermittently, the airbag light comes on occaasionally but leaves no error code on the computer, and the switch that unlocks the shifter from park to drive has had to be replaced. On a dirt road after a heavy rain, I'd feel safer in my old honda accord! And all I can say is... Man, do I miss my Tundra!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Ol'timer

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"QC, 3.6L v6 auto, SLT 4x4 55K miles. 2nd Owner, purchassed with 34K. I haul light duty (dirt bikes & 19' bowrider boat) to and from the SC tracks or NC lakes (~75 mile roundtrip). Although the little V6 could use some more power, it does well and does exactly what I expected. Small truck less power, and less gas... but then again it all depends on where you?re coming from... I came from a 350 Blazer with 10 mpg. 17 mpg + a smooth ride seems quite an improvement. Fits a full-sized family of 4, hauls my junk when needed, and does well on light off-roading. Did well in 4-6" of WV snow, but having the 4x4 with 4WLock mode made climbing the rutted hill surprisingly easy. Still can?t figure way they?d make a truck without front ABS. All-in-all, I'd say it?s a keeper."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from T

(2)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"vehicle has been a lemon since 3 days after purchased. several complaints, regarding engine(rough idle) poor gas mileage, brakes, poor handling, outside noise, exhaust, engine has been opened up and new head replaced runs worse each time repair attempted. only option was lemon law suit."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Truck Lover

(5)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I enjoy my Dakota. I have the crew cab 4 wheel drive V8. Tons of power can pull almost anything. I have had no propblems at all witht he truck 50K miles on it now runs like the day I bought it. In the snow in 4 wheel drive I feel like I can go anywhere."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Truck_man_4_life

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"All around this is a great pickup truck. There's nothing it can't do (except haul a trailer full of horses). Great to get out and 4x4. No complaints."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A