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MPG (up to)
14 -16 City / 18 -20 HWY
Horsepower
210 -230
Seats
6
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brenda F
That I am available to take them where they need to go
I love the room it has. Love all the accessories. Do not like the gas mileage . The tires are costly to replace
accountCircle Kevin M
It's a truck. Roomy and can haul stuff. Room for 4 adults and powerful enough to haul large loads
Nice size. Ability to haul. Comfortable and roomy.
accountCircle Mike P
It's a really dependable vehicle.
It's dependable. It's paid off. I have had it a long time. It's red.
accountCircle Susan L
Great mid-size truck with extended cab a huge plus!
Great mid size truck with extended cab. . . It is roomy enough inside & out! The back seat is perfect for shopping or taking the dog with us. The bed will haul 1 rick of wood. . . We would appreciate a little bigger bed but it works for us ok. Have had to replace the u-joint & brakes. . . Otherwise it is pretty "shop" free!
accountCircle Chris R
She's purple and carries everything I need.
She runs like a champ. I can go off-road if needed. Love to drive her. Do not like how weak the heater fan is.
accountCircle Guy Farquharson
Dependable vehicle
Just bought as a 16 year old used truck for towing and hauling in summer. It came with winter tires and a cap so I decided to try it as a winter vehicle even though it is rear wheel drive adding rear weight has made this my daily run about keeping miles off my car. Love it
accountCircle John H
I had to rebuild the heads on my truck the heads.
I love my Dakota I do all the maintenance on it oil changes tune ups brakes I enjoy doing it I feel if I do it if it is wrong it is my fault do not have a garage do the work because I do not trust them. I can do it cheaper with better products use only synthetic oil in my truck for better protection.
accountCircle Steven M
It will go anywhere no matter the weather conditions and very reliable
My truck is awesome runs super god has for several years now it just goes through tires fast doesn't leak anything but she does burn little oil

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ed
Reliability
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accountCircle Tyler O
It can leak oil so you have to keep an eye on it or the oil will get too low.
I like that it is big. I dislike that it uses a lot of gas. It can haul things and I like that. It does not have 4 wheel drive anymore.
accountCircle Brian G
The brightest and lowest of the Dodge Dakota.
Overall the vehicle is well built and dependable. It has a comfortable, spacious interior and adequate bed size for cargo. The 3.7 V-6 engine is a bit underpowered for towing however. The negatives are the propensity for the body to rust and rot around the fender openings and body mounts.
accountCircle Vanessa smith V
This is a great vehicle and everyone should get one just like it.
My vehicle is great and also runs fast might be because it's new. It's really fast. My family loves the car so do I.I'm planning to get another vehicle same model . This vehicle could make a great gift for someone. The only thing I'll change from this vehicle is the seats. I would love to have more family members fit in this vehicle .
accountCircle Daniel H
It is a 4. 7 liter v-8 and fun to drive.
I had many problems with the engine needing to be replaced. Also replaced the thermostat twice, radiator one time and many other minor parts. I do like the quickness of the v-8 and it gets acceptable gas mileage. It is a comfortable truck to drive and plenty of room for passengers. The truck had nice features for a vehicle from 2004 but is now outdated in some of the features.
accountCircle Angelica R
Dodge Dakota small truck is very reliable
Very reliable truck, has high mileage but is still running the same as it did 8 years ago. It is comfortable but not for larger people. It is on the smaller side
accountCircle Debbie R
The braking system does not seem safe.
The back end bounces when you apply the brakes. The seats are not well made and don't work properly. Door handles are also not well made.
accountCircle Quinn M
It gets 30 miles per gallon.
It uses too much gas. It has a lot of break down and had to be repaired. It does not have ac. It has lots of rust on the body. There are lots of damaged areas. Lights are often weak.

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
210 HP 17-18 MPG 6 Seats
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Sport
210-230 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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SLT
210-230 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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2004 Dodge Dakota Owner Reviews

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5 stars 49%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Roger B on March 21, 2021
It still runs well after fourteen years.
It has lasted well, especially considering that it was bought used with over 100, 000 miles on it. The check engine light comes on occasionally with no apparent reason and it presently has an oil leak.
accountCircle Howard S on March 21, 2021
It only gets about 15 miles per gallon.
I like that it is 4 wheel drive and it is a pickup. I would prefer a larger pickup and better gas mileage.

Ranks #6 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 Dodge Dakota has an average owner rating of 4.27 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.6
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4.53
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4.18

Ranks #5 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Dodge Dakota has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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27 MPG
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18 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Dodge Dakota brake fluid type?

Answer: The type of brake fluid that is recommended for the 2004 Dodge Dakota is DOT 3 and the part number for it is 04318080AC. The capacity for the vehicle for fluid is 1 liter or 1.06 quarts. Brake fluid is a type...

What's the 2004 dodge dakota wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2004 Dodge Dakota has a wheel bolt pattern that iS6x114.3mm in size. The wheel bolt pattern is what will keep the wheel and rim on the vehicle. It is measured by takeng the diameter of a circle through the...

What's the 2004 dodge dakota v8 oil type?

Answer: Your 2004 Dodge Dakota V8 requireS6 quarts of 10w-30 motor oil. If You are changing Your oil it is recommended to change Your oil filter as well. It is recommended to change Your oil every 3,000-5,000 miles or...

What's the 2004 dodge dakota v6 oil type?

Answer: When equipped with the 3.9-liter V6 engine, the 2004 Dodge Dakota takeS3.9 liters (4.1 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 motor oil. A few popular products with this viscosity include Amsoil Signature Series, Mobil 1,...

What's the 2004 dodge dakota speaker size?

Answer: The stock speakers in Your 2004 Dodge Dakota are size 6-¾ inches in the rear doors and 6-¾ inches in the front. Replacing the factory speakers is not very difficult, the hardest part is removing the door...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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