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2006 Dodge Dakota consumer reviews

$20,340–$23,190 MSRP range
side view of 2006 Dakota Dodge
(67 reviews)
77% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.0
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I found my bucket truck.

Absolutely awesome! 4.7L H.O. engine has amazing power. I've owned many Dodge products before, so I know what to look out for, but I don't care.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Runs Great! One owner and well maintained

Drives great good on snowy Roads. I like the large truck bed for hauling. Great heater and air conditioner. Very dependable! Two fold down seats in the back can easily accommodate 4 people.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought new in 2006

Love my Dodge Dakota . The most reliable truck l have ever had. Currently rolled over 219,000 and still going strong. Minor repairs but overall love the truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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My truck and my car are the best vehicles ever

My truck has plenty of legroom comfortable seats and has a backseat its astounding. I could not have bought myself a better more reliable great performance and great looking truck

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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No dealer will replace the air bag; recall

I love the truck but 3 dealers have stalled me for years by saying that they will notify me when they get the parts. Why buy something that no dealer wants to fix? They can't be whittling them one at a time can they? Damm POOR service if they have to pay for it!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Never a Dodge Again - Driven Dodges for 30 yrs

I bought a 2006 Dakota several years ago. It only had 65,000km on it. Cost me almost $17,000. To date I've spent close to $8000 in repairs. I now have a problem that the dealership can't diagnose. Operating cost of this vehicle (not including gas or insurance) averages approx. $2.69/km. Imagine a100km trip costing you $269.00 and you haven't even factored in the gas or insurance to drive it. I will never buy another Dodge or Chrysler product.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nice truck and fits the family.

This truck should meet our needs for getting to work for both me and my daughter if she needs a back up vehicle if hers is in the shop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good truck. Reliable and easy to drive.

Nice truck which rides easy. Little to no problems and very managable. There is a small amount of play in the steering wheel but easy to drive regardless.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Tired of replacing front end suspension parts

2006 Dakota 4x4 6cyl 3.7 is not a bad truck. Engine runs strong and long. Auto transmission the same. Bad thing is I've rebuilt the front end suspension 2x now, never use 4WD. Reasonable cost when you do it yourself but VERY COSTLY if done by a shop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smooth riding, looks great, performs very well!

I thoroughly enjoy driving this truck! It has plenty of power, drives easily and smoothly, looks good, and does what I need it to do!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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