2001 Dodge Dakota Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -15 City / 16 -19 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
175 -245
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sandra B
Messed up electrical problems.
Right now it is having electrical problems. We are in the process of trying to find out where the problem is. We have replaced several sensors, but the truck is still having problems. Hopefully we locate it soon because we do not have much money and cannot afford expensive fixes.
accountCircle Jonathan B
The gas Mileage is not very good. It is only about fifteen mile to the gallon.
I like the way it handles. It is not very good on gas mileage. It has great towing power.
accountCircle Deanne K
It has gets good gas mileage, it is also has a smooth ride
No complaints about my 2001 Dodge Dakota. I like it and would buy another one
accountCircle Jackie R
Blue dodge Dakota sport 'push pull play', gotta have it anyway!1.
The Dakota sport would not work for large or tall individuals, and would be cramped. I am only 5' tall and is perfect for me. Early on would drive 300 miles a week and was a comfortable ride. This truck has two bucket seats with fold down armrest. I have 239 thousand miles on my truck mainly around town miles and it can get up and go if needed. Knock on wood has never left me stranded. Typical maintenance repairs, belts, water pump, muffler, etc. One issue I did have out the gate was warped rotors under 3,000 miles and recalled. Brakes get hot from use, drive thru cool water thus caused rotors to warp. I love my truck!
accountCircle Heidi P
I just love the fact it is a standard.
My Dakota is a basic 5-speed. It handles really well is the v8 gets about 20 miles to the gallon but for truck that 17 years old I do not feel like that is real bad. It is a four-door full backseat. The steering wheel is adjustable and it comes with cruise control which is great for long trips.
accountCircle Gloria K
Very dependable vehicle. It has low mileage.
My door ajar light goes on and off. Usually it is when I go over a speed breaker or hit a bump. Told panel has to come off the door to check it. Could be expensive or inexpensive depending on whether or not the latch would have to be replaced.
accountCircle Joseph Berube
My truck
Wow awesome good reviews well I just bought a 2001 Dakota last night from some rich guy for 1000$ only 240000 km he Both it new from the lot 15 years ago gave me all papers works his done in over 15 years which is almost 25.000$ in receipt so yeah I think I really luck out I'm verry content about my purchase hope it serves me well I will keep regular maintenance and yea I love it drives like a 2020 to me verry solider no rattling always park inside a garage so god wazz whit me he wazz just about to donate it to kidney foundation I'm so bless my comments thank Joseph
accountCircle Chikako C
Easy handling for parking.
Love the sporty classic lines. Still looks like a late model truck. Size is perfect. Has a great turning radius which makes for easy maneuvering into tight spaces.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carrera H
It is blue and it has a topper on it.
It runs fine but it is old so it always needs a little bit of fixing up every once in a while here and there.
accountCircle Katie G
Broke! Always breaks! Don't buy
It keeps breaking down. No room. Windows break easy. A Lot of rust. 4wd is broke just by using it 3 times.
accountCircle alan t
It has personal quirks that make it interesting to drive.
It is an old pickup, but it is a 4 door. There are mechanical wear issues, but I only drive it around town for shopping and to school. It is cheaper to keep than to buy a replacement.
accountCircle Christopher T
Reliability is great m, but the comfort is not.
The vehicle is not meant for a tall person. I am over 6 feet and it is very uncomfortable. The seats do not go far back, and it becomes hard for me when pressing in the clutch. Other than that, the reliability of the car is very good. Does not squeak, make funny noises or any of those bad symptoms.
accountCircle Freda D
It's old. It is having aging problems. Every time I get one thing fixed something else happens but it is cheaper to fix it than buy a new vehicle.
This vehicle doesn't age well, buy a younger model
accountCircle Daniel H
It is a good size and it is reliable.
I like that it has a v8 in it, I like how high it sits, and I feel safe in it. It can hold a decent amount of material. I do not like that the front end is old and worn out, so that when we hit a bump in the road, the steering wheel is almost pulled out of my hands and it becomes very difficult to handle..
accountCircle Jennifer R
My Dodge Dakota is reliable, very fuel efficient, and perfect for small hauling.
This Dodge Dakota is fine for a small family but I like a larger truck like the ones I have previously owned. The Dodge Dakota is a very reliable small truck, perfect for a young adult or a beginner vehicle. The Dodge Dakota has enough power to satisfy anyone. Repairs are affordable and easily done.
accountCircle Laney S
It is a very pretty white and it has a personalized license plate.
It does pretty good but it would be nice to have something better. I really enjoy trips but it takes a lot of gas and it is very expensive to fill up. I would love to have better gas mileage so I can go longer distances before having to fill up my tank again.

Dodge Dakota Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
175 HP 16-17 MPG 6 Seats
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Sport
175-245 HP 14-14 MPG 6 Seats
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SLT
175-245 HP 14-14 MPG 6 Seats
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2001 Dodge Dakota Owner Reviews

4.12
57 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Chuck on July 15, 2021
4.7 5sp 4x4
This truck as been an excellent vehicle for me. I have owned my 01 since it was new. Been a great truck. It has been serviced and not abused but worked around a farm and law care business. Only issues prior to truck being 17 yrs old was a brake caliper sticking. Had to replace the PCM (Computer) at about 125,000 miles and17 years of use as well as the clutch. Currently getting check engine light for O2 sensors and catalytic converters but truck runs fine. Those too will soon get replaced. Clearcoat is peeling but so far with normal washings I do not have a lot of rust on the body. Bumpers are a little rusty. No complaints from this owner..been well worth the money!
accountCircle Donald E on May 30, 2021
I like the truck, could care less about the salesman.
I brought my truck at northwest ride a month ago. Know I was going to have problems with the power steering, because it leaked at the time. They promised new tires for the rear of the vehicle, here it is one month and several calls later and I am still waiting on. Stopped in and talked with the manager. He gave me his card and said if they didn't call me by the next night I was to call him. Well it is then next night, and no call. So I called the manager within business hrs, no answer. That is going to keep the customers coming, right.
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Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2001 Dodge Dakota has an average owner rating of 4.12 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

1
car
2001 Nissan Frontier
4.44
2
car
2001 Toyota Tacoma
4.42
3
car
2001 Dodge Dakota
4.12

Ranks #5 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Dodge Dakota has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #5 of 7 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

1
car
2001 Mazda B-Series Truck
25 MPG
2
Tie
car
2001 GMC Sonoma
22 MPG
5
car
2001 Dodge Dakota
16 MPG

Is The 2001 Dodge Dakota A Good Car?

Yes the Dodge is a good vehicle we bought in 2012 and has not really giving us any problems. The Dodge has about 200,000 miles in it and still going strong
Sarah S.
The Dodge Dakota is a pretty decent vehicle. If you have the money to maintain them they can last for a very long time. They also have a nice sleek look to them making them a good daily driver.
Elizabeth H.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Dodge Dakota?

The Dodge really has no problems except the transmission is starting to slip but from what I understand the are known for this.
L L.
It has been very reliable. We have had to do some maintenance at times.I think we replaced the transmission
Courtney B.
I have had a few problems with mine but it has mainly been with the tires. However, I do travel a lot in the truck so this is not really a fault of the truck.
Josephine S.

Is The 2001 Dodge Dakota A Good Value?

We got it used. It was a good value. It has been a good truck. We have had it since 2007.I don't know how much we paid for it
Zoe S.
My dodge Dakota was bought used for $8000.' This is a pretty good price for the vehicle. I do not know how much they are new though.
Melvin K.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Dodge Dakota 3.9 Fuel pressure regulator location?

Answer: The 2001 Dodge Dakota3fuel pressure regulator is situated at the end of the fuel line and attaches to the car injectors. The regulator is in charge of making sure enough fuel is squirted into the engine to keep...

What is the 2001 Dodge Dakota mass air flow sensor location?

Answer: The mass air flow sensor for a 2001 Dodge Dakota will be located under the hood of the vehicle. Once You get the hood popped up go ahead and check out the right side of the engine and You'll see the intake...

What is the 2001 Dodge Dakota fuel pressure regulator location?

Answer: The 2001 Dodge Dakota fuel pressure regulator location is mounted on top of the fuel tank. Car parts will eventually become ineffective. The fuel filter needs to be replaced every 30,000 miles. If it doesn't,...

What is the 2001 Dodge Dakota blend door actuator location?

Answer: The blend door actuator in a 2001 Dodge Dakota is located next to the blend door under the dash on the passenger's side. If Your air is not coming out of the vents that You have selected it could be a problem...

Does the 2001 Dodge Dakota have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The engines that are available in the 2001 Dodge Dakota are equipped with a timing chain rather than a belt. Both of those parts have their pros and cons but the chain is the better one for manufacturers to use...
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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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