1996 Dodge Dakota Club Cab

Excellent when you don't need a monster truck

By Hillbilly (NM) on Thursday, April 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 156,335

Pros: "Sturdy, reliable, predictable to drive, no worries"

Cons: "Gas mileage fair, original paint not good"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I regularly service this truck per the manual, and have had very little problems with it except for normal wear and tear. I'm on the 4th set of tires, third battery, replaced the main shaft oil seal twice, re-done the brakes twice, painted it once, replaced the plastic headlight lenses once, and re-did the driver's seat upholstery. It doesn't leak or burn oil, passes emissions easily, gets the same mileage (17-18/23-25), doesn't rattle, and all the electronics and lights work. No recalls, either. I'm a big guy but don't need a full-size pickup, and can't fit in the small ones. The Dakota has been ideal for me."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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One Tough Medium Size Truch

By Dennis (CO) on Sunday, September 30, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 198,000

Pros: "Excellent Value, it keeps on going"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought it new in 1991 and plan to keep it forever. Last year, I hauled almost exactly 1 ton of demolished tile and other materials to the dump. I previously had hauled 3/4 ton of landscape rock. I did replace the tranny at about 165k when I started using it to plow my steep and 800' long driveway. Other than the tranny, I've only done basic maintenance (regular oil changes, transimission, grease fittings). I still think it looks 'cool', but my wife and kids aren't so sure. The large turning radius is a minor inconvenience at times. I like the basic, no-frills interior."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Best truck I've ever owned!

By partsman (IN) on Monday, May 28, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 170,500

Pros: "Super dependable. Absolutely solid!!"

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This truck has done everything I've asked it to do, and more! Even with the 1/2 ton rating, I've hauled more than 1/2 ton many times - just had to be careful to get the load over and/or in front of the rear axle. Only issue I've had was my fault. I let it sit for several weeks (I have a 3rd vehicle). Mice chewed up the wiring under the hood and I had to have it replaced, but other than that, it's been as reliable as anything I've every owned. Great Truck!!"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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very dependable very seldom has failed to start

By flip (OH) on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 170,000

Pros: "truck is very powerful and can tow anything you ho"

Cons: "truck is a little too light transmissions are weak"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"never thought it would be this good of a truck when i purchased it"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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dodge trucks are the most dependable trucks I have

By tony (CO) on Wednesday, April 04, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 200,000

Pros: "to many good things to list!"

Cons: "I find nothing to say anything negative to list"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"the best thing about this truck is the fact that I bought this truck from the man who bought it new and he took such good care of it like he wanted it to last for ever"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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