2008 Dodge Dakota TRX4 Review

2008 Dodge Dakota TRX4 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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15 жыл бұрын

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Dodge Dakota Crew Cab TRX4. Bigger is not always better. Take pickup trucks, for example. Some buyers need to tow a boat or a horse trailer and for them a full-size pickup makes sense. But for those who just need to haul sacks of mulch or tow a jet-ski, a full-size pickup may not make sense. Which is the reason-for-being for the Dodge Dakota.
Welcome to our comprehensive Kelley Blue Book review of the Dodge Dakota.
While technically a midsized truck, the Dodge Dakota offers buyers much of what they love about full-size pickups but in a trimmer package. An optional V8 engine allows for an impressive 7000-pound tow rating and an available crew cab features four conventional doors leading to a roomy, almost full-size, interior. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.

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@jjsk8erkid 15 жыл бұрын

My dad has a 2001 dakota, he has 300,000 miles on it.. These trucks are awesome!

@hakeemsd70m 10 жыл бұрын

This was the best truck! Built quality - solid, nav system - easy to use, towing capacity and interior storage - best in class. Darn you Dodge for discontinuing the Dakota. I loved the second-gen 2005-11 models. These trucks were awesome.

@camf8372 8 жыл бұрын

They continue in the UK

@hakeemsd70m 8 жыл бұрын

Cameron Felton For real? Dammit the US gets passed over for everything

@BlueonGoldZ 7 жыл бұрын

You had one? You don't have it anymore?

@christophercolumbus8944 Жыл бұрын

@@hakeemsd70m he is lying british can't drive pickup trucks the gas is too expensive there plus they all drive manual cars there

@christophercolumbus8944 Жыл бұрын

do you like this better than then RAM?

@andrewredmon4197 3 жыл бұрын

The OG TRX!

@jumpers3 11 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 with a 4cyl 5 speed with 174k on it.It runs great,lots of miles left

@kenjett2434 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 03 Dakota 4.7 engine 5 speed transmission when new it had a sticker price of $39,800. Now it has 230,000 miles on it still runs like a clock. Now with the current truck market it still hold it value well.

@matthaddock1817 2 жыл бұрын

This must be the Laramie version as the upper trims get as expensive as up to $40,000 like yours.

@kenjett2434 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthaddock1817 yeah it is sadly with age and miles though the old girl is looking a little rough now. However mechanically she is still pretty solid and running practically as good as new.

@travelinman482 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenjett2434 Any problems with the transmission? No trolling here. Seriously, I want to know because I might buy a 2011 crew cab model.

@kenjett2434 2 жыл бұрын

@@travelinman482 none mine has as of now 254,000 miles on original engine and transmission. Still running as dependable as it did 10 years ago when I first got it. Of course she is showing her age but maintenance is important and not trying to run like a race car taking care I believe she still has alot of miles to give. It does have a ever slight transmission fluid leak but it's where the fluid line connects to the oil cooler. I add a guart of fluid about every 5,000 miles. To be honest that's seems like a good thing for longevity. With that many miles changing the fluid could cause it to start slipping so by adding a quart now and then keeps the fluid fresher and maintains better lubrication.

@travelinman482 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenjett2434 First, thanks for the quick reply. Secondly, I wonder why some people say that Dodge transmissions (or their trucks in general) are crappy? I know that some people don’t maintain or do the upkeep of their vehicles like they should be doing.

@isegoria1 15 жыл бұрын

Stock mpg with auto is 20 and mine works out to about 26-29mpg on a good trip with plenty of hills to coast. Also on the flat with the cruise set at 55 it will get 26 with out any other input. This is true with all sticks because they have less mass in the manual trans to rotate and thus more efficient. Manual trans usually weighs less than a 1/2 its auto counterpart. Also with sticks you get a few inches of contact area between gears and with an auto you get several feet when added up overall

@isegoria1 15 жыл бұрын

I am referring to the 5 Speed A535 Found in more than a a decade worth of Dakotas. These transmissions are known to be available in only two states - Junk and Working. Rule of thumb if you are pulling it for issues, money is wasted on rebuild. Then there is leaking cab and so on. Mine gets another 7-10 mpg over the auto version. I have my doubts that Dodge has improved the transmission since. I will be installing a late model 5sp trans so we will see if it is better.

@peterlaniosz6560 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT TRUCK ! This is my 3rd Dakota.. Purchased all as total loss and rebuilt them.. so impressed with the 4.7 and it its ability to pull a full size bass boat.. keep stepping up until I have the sweet 11 I have now. Painted the Dakota and boat to match So Nice ! What a matched set ! Keep in mind ... There are so many vehicles that the sales start to fall off and manufactures start loading them up in quality and options to turn there sales around But the vehicle is Doomed and discontinued .. The last year modal is the year of perfection but a total looser for the car company

@Saintsfan241 11 жыл бұрын

Love this truck

@SomosPach 12 жыл бұрын

i love it!!!

@MrCrf450rider 14 жыл бұрын

Traded my 08 trx detonator in with 9000 miles on it.got what I owed.had it for months.tons of problems.from contaminated paint,engine squealing on takeoff,front and rear windows leaking.water ruined interior,and headliner.carpeting cut too short also from door sills.chrysler yanked my warranty,and wanted me to file suit.THIS IS NOT A JOKE!

@turbojoe2 5 жыл бұрын

First off, I love my quad cab, second, that chick is wearin a toque with shorts. My kind of crazy.

@jovotron 12 жыл бұрын

I still like the 03 body style the best .

@11094DEREK 7 жыл бұрын

I agree I have a 02

@mojame100 14 жыл бұрын

@Skippy585 I agree, where the Hemi?? But at least the Off-Road package (TRX) is decent. Also Dodge should have worked on priceing a bit better but with out all the rebates, no wonder they lost so much money.

@Tanner874 15 жыл бұрын

I second that.

@bitmapjoe1488 5 жыл бұрын

I want this but black

@Skippy585 15 жыл бұрын

Ok, the Canyon does offer a Vortech 5300 V8 with about the same HP but trails a bit in toruqe. Personaly I like the style of the 4th generation Dakota but the lazy Arse people at dodge never boosted the power level up on the 287 Magnum tech and not to mention there was no Hemi. But the over all not bad.

@wittev09876 12 жыл бұрын

I'm in the market for a truck. I'm really leaning towards the dakota i need it for a work/ daily driver truck. Is there anything important such as issues that i should know about before buying? And also which engine is best the v6 or 4.7 v8? Thanks for the help in advance :)

@Htown_sports_dude 5 жыл бұрын

V8 is better in my opinion I have a Dakota and the V8 runs good

@travelinman482 2 жыл бұрын

@@Htown_sports_dude Any powertrain issues so far?

@Nismoleb89 14 жыл бұрын

ABS in back only?

@tozir14 15 жыл бұрын

what year was it made?

@cristianmacias9651 Жыл бұрын

Why did they stop making them??

@JaredVal13 6 жыл бұрын

Where can I get those flares?

@dmoney6633 4 жыл бұрын

They’re bushwhackers basically

@sawzall666 15 жыл бұрын

WHERE THE FUCK IS THE R/T PACKAGE

@drummerblade 14 жыл бұрын

seriously? 300,000 miles? that's amazing!

@joshnc101 15 жыл бұрын

The reg cab and 5 speed manuals didn't sell, thats why they're no more.

@1EVLBRD350 12 жыл бұрын

these are just as much as a full size pick up wtf!

@madmanownzall 10 жыл бұрын

So the v8 gets better gas mileage than a v6 ?

@bbsmyname 8 жыл бұрын

+madmanownzall Ive had the v8 for about a month now (2007) i get about 17mpg city keeping it under 2000rpm. I haven't taken it on the highway yet though but i imagine it will be a little better EDIT: I should also note that it is the club cab. Had the option for the 4 door but i chose the club cab because less weight=more power/economy.

@isegoria1 15 жыл бұрын

Mine is a 90 and is among the family of Dakotas that have these issues 1. Cab leaks pass side undetermined location. 2. Oil Pump binds sub 20deg causes timing to jump and missing until warmed up fully. 3. A535 Trans is Weak - Mine is now functional so I should stop bitching - Still missing R-5 Synchro Clip In short I really don't like the truck, but that is just me. The added mpg is from hyper-miling efforts the numbers eb and flow, but a stick of any vehicle is always better when driven right.

@joshnc101 15 жыл бұрын

What makes the older ones better? I have an 04 quad cab 4x4, the only thing I can complain about the new Dakota's is the styling. 05-07 looked like shit, 08 and 09 styling is an improvement but still dont look good. Well, when it comes to performance, the new Dakota's are lightyears ahead of the ones from almost 10+ years ago, and reliable to boot!

@joshnc101 15 жыл бұрын

Just tow a jet-ski?? Come on, my dad has a 21 foot boat that weighs right at 4,000 pounds and it tows that just fine!

@Shareallicu 13 жыл бұрын

Dodge Dakota or Toyota Tacoma??? I know I want the V6, 4 door! :)

@Countcho 3 жыл бұрын

What did you get

@Konformation07 14 жыл бұрын

if that 4.7 had a manual gearbox I would take a stab at it

@nathanyamaha465 2 жыл бұрын

They did make it with a 6spd manual v8 combo.

@jjsk8erkid 14 жыл бұрын

I believe like 296,xxx if you want to get technical! =p

@SharpStuff112 13 жыл бұрын

my dad pulled a 30ft camper light weght (still 7000 pounds) just fine. and the sob screams

@paulopalhano6380 4 жыл бұрын

🤝👊

@drummerblade 14 жыл бұрын

fyi the gmc canyon and chevy colorado now have v8's available

@dd7884 11 жыл бұрын

Dude, I have a 2005 club cab 4X4, It only gets 12.66 mpg, 3.7L V6.

@MrTONYTONYM 13 жыл бұрын

@phaetegon4 4 cylinder is enough......

@arjay031 15 жыл бұрын

3rd that

@ChallengerGuy22 13 жыл бұрын

the last good year was 04 have looked worse and worse ever after maybe if they made it look ok they wouldn't have to cancel it.

@isegoria1 15 жыл бұрын

You missed the fact that they can not hold on to a transmission worth a shit, look them up. Transmissions are easily killed with the simplest task.

@MrCrf450rider 14 жыл бұрын

forgot to say that I purchased this new from a dealer

@MrCrf450rider 14 жыл бұрын

got alot of sevice records from this nightmare I can post,if you don't believe me.Truck can't even burn out.rear drum brakes???WTF??.please contact me if you have any questions/concerns

@45sterien 11 жыл бұрын

there might be a leak in your gas tank bro

@MrCrf450rider 14 жыл бұрын

I get sick when I see this video

@panfisha 15 жыл бұрын

Ah geez, complimenting the hat in a truck ad. :/

@dd7884 11 жыл бұрын

More like 5 inch hole, or it's just a Dodge

@dakotabu 14 жыл бұрын

I have 2001 dodge dakota sport V-8 4x4. My truck is great running for 9 year. I try buy 2010 dodge dakota. But it look cheap and not right! @omg122448 is right. I do not trust this !! Fiat announced that the Dakota will be discontinued in 2011!! I asked dealer at dodge about it. They said "2011 dodge dakota will not come anymore!!"