2007 Dodge Dakota consumer reviews

bought this truck an found it to be very reliable i don't understand the one hate comment on it they probably don't take good care of it but overall the trucks worth it an i plan on keeping it an giving it to a family member once i die its got over 213,477 thousand miles on it, its getting 25 miles per gallon its 4x4 five speed automatic but i want to switch it to manual an same thing for the 4x4 nob love the upper center console computer i would get the higher end radio head to be honest but imma keep it original its got the 4.7 liter flex fuel v8 in it i can fit six in the cab though i wish it had a long bed instead of a short bed though i need to replace the front axles the grind in four wheel drive when i steer to the left an replace all the tyres

I've owned my dakota for abou 2 years and considering that at this point it's 15 years old it's held up very well. i've obviously had problems with it, like the exhaust manifold heating up and bending causing an exhaust leak called the hemi tick. It's definitely not fast with the 3.7l v6 but it gets the job done when you need it. it will tow a good amount of stuff as well, just don't expect to have a car hauler 5th wheel. i bought mine as my first truck for 3k and considering how cheap i got it for it really is a beast. the front seats are comfortable and as a tall person (6'5") i fit surprisingly well. the back seats are... restrictive but if you have kids or people willing to have a fight ride it's perfect. the gas mileage is not great, i drive with a lead foot so i get about 9 mpg but the truck is rated for 16/20 so if you drive reasonably it's great. the bed is small at 5'4" but i've taken it camping and have no problems laying in the bed, moving around drywall and other oversized items is a breeze if you strap it down in the bed. maintenance is also incredibly easy as long as you know how to work on a vehicle. the truck looks pretty good too, mine is metallic red pearl coat and it's a stunner, it's got full sized attitude in a midsize truck and considering what it was given, it's pretty good.

I have replaced the 4x4 motor and had 4x4 rebuilt and the truck will shift into 4 wheel drive whenever it wants to. Locking and unlocking the doors will cause the 4x4 to actuate. I have also put $1800 into fixing the oil leak and it continues to have an excessive oil leak.

We bought it used back in 2008. Very reliable, still runs great after all these years and miles. It could have a better designed AC, it works but the vents are small

This truck isn't the best work vehicle but it is an amazing vehicle to have if you leave in the city but still need a truck. Good acceleration and top speed and a very large bed.

I bought it used with 60,000 miles.Its got 115,000 now.Ive had to change everything on the front suspension system.spent thousands on it at the mechanics.Two rebuild tranny’s.An overhaul,and blew a seal in the rear differential. I got caught up paying and hoping it would end since I invested so much already.Who knows what’s next? I don’t understand all these great reviews here?

The only thing I would change about this truck is the steering wheel will not move up and down. Besides that I love this truck

Only owned it for a week now, but I really love this truck. I’ve been a Toyota truck owner for my previously owned trucks, but I have to say that this mid size truck has been just as good as my previous vehicles. I didn’t expect it to perform on the same level as my other trucks. Glad I got it

I guess I’m a Dakota kind of guy as I’m on Dakota number three... My current Dakota is a 2007 which I bought used and have owned since 2011 I have never had any serious problems with any of the trucks as I kept them reasonably maintained (not perfectly). My truck is used as my primary source of transportation as well as to move loads and pull trailers. I’ve never been let down by any of my dakotas particularly my 07,V6-3.7

The only drawback is storage behind the driver and passenger seat. A luxury I was used to in my previous truck. However, I'll downsize the junk I carried before. :-)