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GenI
3/30/2001
12:29:39
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What do you guys feel is the one thing you hate the most on the dakota. I dont like how the chair wont return to its position after letting someone in the back. But i love the truck. It screams quality compaired to a s-10. Just wondering.
MaRty
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Broeheem
GenIII
3/30/2001
12:39:02
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It's a toss-up : (1) I really LOATHE the order process. D.C. has repeatedly pushed back the build date of my truck, so now I'm left a pedestrian at their complete mercy. I suppose that's what I get for trusting the dealership.
(2) I'm not real thrilled with the lack of paint on the lower bumpers for the SLT package. C'mon... this is the top-level trim package. It reminds me of the entry-level Honda "DX" (unpainted bumpers, manual windows, etc).
Patriot Blue '01 CC SLTplus, 4.7/multi-spd auto/3.55:1 LS
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Will
Unregistered
3/30/2001
13:13:37
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I hate how my clutch self destructed at 15,000 miles.
I hate how I can't get front tow hooks for the 2000 model.
I hate how my dealer gave me crap about using my 4x4 as a 4x4.
I hate how the computer and the gas guage both read 0 miles til empty when the 22 gal tank still has 4 gallons in it.
I hate how the skid plate holds used oil after an oil change. (Drilled it out)
I hate the "harmonic" vibration I get above 80 MPH. It's not the wheel balance. The whole truck vibrates at the same frequence as the stick. Dealer (Marietta Dodge, Atlanta) won't fix the problem because they claim they can't legaly duplicate it. (Duh, use Dyno. or just put it in a lift).
Will
2000 SLT 4x4 Manual 4.7 CC
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Will
Unregistered
3/30/2001
13:15:25
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I hate how my clutch self destructed at 15,000 miles.
I hate how I can't get front tow hooks for the 2000 model.
I hate how my dealer gave me crap about using my 4x4 as a 4x4.
I hate how the computer and the gas guage both read 0 miles til empty when the 22 gal tank still has 4 gallons in it.
I hate how the skid plate holds used oil after an oil change. (Drilled it out)
I hate the "harmonic" vibration I get above 80 MPH. It's not the wheel balance. The whole truck vibrates at the same frequence as the stick. Dealer (Marietta Dodge, Atlanta) won't fix the problem because they claim they can't legaly duplicate it. (Duh, use Dyno. or just put it in a lift).
Will
2000 SLT 4x4 Manual 4.7 CC
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Will S
Unregistered
3/30/2001
13:19:03
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I hate how my clutch self destructed at 15,000 miles.
I hate how I can't get front tow hooks for the 2000 model.
I hate how my dealer gave me crap about using my 4x4 as a 4x4.
I hate how the computer and the gas guage both read 0 miles til empty when the 22 gal tank still has 4 gallons in it.
I hate how the skid plate holds used oil after an oil change. (Drilled it out)
I hate the "harmonic" vibration I get above 80 MPH. It's not the wheel balance. The whole truck vibrates at the same frequence as the stick. Dealer (Marietta Dodge, Atlanta) won't fix the problem because they claim they can't legaly duplicate it. (Duh, use Dyno. or just put it in a lift).
Will
2000 SLT 4x4 Manual 4.7 CC
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Bruce
Unregistered
3/30/2001
15:03:56
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I hate the wind noise.
I hate the vibration in the gas pedal.
Other than that I love the truck.
Bruce
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CyberWolf
GenIII
3/30/2001
17:38:33
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I noticed that when my overhead console said 2 miles to empty, when I filled it up it only took 18 gallons. That seems kinda stupid.
'01 4.7 CC, 5 speed, Sport , 3.92 limited slip, Intense
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98SPRTV6
GenIII
4/04/2001
17:12:38
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I hate that I have been through:
5 catalytic converters (POS's)
1 exhaust manifold (cracked in 3 pieces)
1 thermostat housing (cracked also)
1 emergency release handle (snapped in half)
1 clutch is going out (after 67000 miles)
'98 Sport 3.9L 5-speed 3.55. Custom CAI, ASP Pullies, Traction Bars.
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Bob
DakotaEnthusiast
4/04/2001
19:47:26
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Can't bitch about mine,great truck,very quick for 4060lbs,have all the HP when I need it, very smooth looking,turns alot of heads,the price was wright,will beat any stock rice burner truck,will haul 2 adults and 3 kids and a bed full of country bumpkens.
Cry me a river!
00 Dak.CC SLT Plus 4.7L 235hp 355 L-Slip Auto.
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MikeC
GenIII
4/04/2001
20:36:21
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It's Thirsty.
I drive too far to work to use this every day. I can afford it, I just feel guilty. I guess the mileage improves after 4k miles??? 2K so far.
Mike C
2001 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 3.55 Silver
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Lattimer
GenIII
4/04/2001
21:13:16
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I hate the gas mileage, and I hate the lack of a third door. I had a loaner Ram a couple weeks ago, those extra doors sure are nice!!
Shawn
2000 CC SLT Plus 4x4, 3.9 Auto
Gibson Cat Back, JBA 's
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wkc51
Unregistered
4/04/2001
21:30:26
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The bucket seats are the worst I've ever sat in. What makes it even worse, I special ordered, and paid extra for the buckets and console.
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Anthony
GenIII
4/04/2001
21:35:07
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The access panel for the oil filter, what a pain to change the filter. You spill more than you catch.
No lock for glove box
No gas lid lock. Anyone can put stuff into your gas tank. A basic Civic has one.
No tailgate lock.
Easy to cut break lines on 4X4's so visible to see.
It's still a great truck.
Anthony
2000 Dakota Sport Plus CC 4X4 4.7, 5spd, 3.55, Intense Blue, Loaded
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joe
GenIII
4/05/2001
11:52:52
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No Sun roof and no leather on the 2000.
I hate the power mirror knob on the 2000.
2000 Quad Cab 4.7L
4x4 Sport
Fully loaded
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CyberWolf
GenIII
4/05/2001
12:02:35
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No rear doors in a Club Cab. Even Ford did that much.
'01 4.7 CC, 5 speed, Sport , 3.92 limited slip, Intense
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98SPRTV6
GenIII
4/05/2001
12:06:04
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I hate how close the stick gets to the dash, because if your racing I have been slamming gears and slammed my hand right in to the dash.
'98 Sport 3.9L 5-speed 3.55. Custom CAI, ASP Pullies, Traction Bars.
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tad w
Unregistered
4/05/2001
13:28:42
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Loud air noise from from defrost window vent when set to floor vent is annoying.
I hate having to reattach the seat cover clips on the back of the seat every week!!!! Very obvious to see in the quad cab.
Overall, love the truck and the power. Love going through sand that my buddies get stuck in with their big fords GMCs.
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hojo
GenI
4/05/2001
13:33:02
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seat doesnt return to position(clubcab)
Clunky auto transmission (2001 multispeed)
Handles like a truck...oh wait, it is a truck..ok forget that one:)
Overall, I love my ride..never had a truck that I liked more and Ive owned a few different trucks, this being my first dodge
Steve
2001 Patriot Blue 4x4 ClubCab
SLT Plus, 4.7
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Black98Dak
DakotaEnthusiast
4/07/2001
08:31:57
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I hate my auto tranny and lack of LSD, other than that, I love it!
Black 98 5.2l RC with lots of toys
http://members.home.net/ggaskin
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Bernd
GenIII
4/08/2001
00:26:26
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I hate it because it's the best lookin' truck out there! :)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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Wayne
GenIII
4/08/2001
00:55:29
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I hate it when people drool on it when they are trying to figure out how I got such a beautiful truck to run so darned good. Ain't life grand?
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.90 anti spin
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95DakotaV8
*GenII*
4/08/2001
06:13:54
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I dislike (hate is too strong for my Dakota) the mile long throw from first to second gear on the NV3500 and the stupid teal/gray pinstripe that came on my green truck. I had to peel that off.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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Kenny
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
03:52:46
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I hate the front tie downs they put under the floor.Hard to hook rope around tie bar. Bought four hooks to slip over the tie bars. Works great.
Wish they had designed the back seat in Club Cab to be higher off the floor. But love the truck.
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mopar67
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
08:25:09
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1. Dislike the cheap brakes, warped rotors and drums with less thatn 20K
2. Seats made for a midget with poor lower back support.
3. Goofy 45RFE that never shifts the same and usually shifts badly on the 2-3 upshift.
4. DIfficult to access the oil filter and drain plug never hits the opening in the skid plate.
5. Where are the tow hooks on the front?
6. Did I mention the brakes?
7. Impossible the change the #1 #2 sparkplugs without taking the heater hoses off.
8. DIfficult to change the air filter easily.
9. Can't think of anything else?
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Zaurusman
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
10:07:12
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I just don't like the crumby ash tray that I have to lean forward to use and wish my arm would rest on the door sill without falling off and the center console's lid would stay open.
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Zaurusman
'98 RC V6 5spd
http://www.tiborsrealm.com/Dakota/Index.htm
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ILLI RT
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
10:12:36
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The brake dust and mpg
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Wayne
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
10:13:19
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Hey Zaurusman, stop smoking and the ash tray won't bother you. hehe. Just kidding.
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jesse T.
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
11:01:49
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Let me see, well the only thing I realy dis like is the skewaky bed but other than that everything else is common in all truck and cars, I love my KOTA!!!!
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johnc
Gen III
8/24/2001
12:32:15
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Welllll,
The only thing that ticks me off is the a-hole in the F150 that hit me in the back at 40mph causing me to be without my Dak for the next 20 days.
I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms and am being forced to drive a (Ugh!!, swallow hard to say it) Chevy Impala(oh that hurt).
jc
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Lesley
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
12:46:26
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Ughh - yeah, I had a Nissan Sentra for 4 days. All the pickup of a geriatric hamster... compared to the Dak it was absolutely ball-less.
I LOVE MY DAK - It's funny - I hear others talk the 3.9 down, but I have driven a friend's Silverado - like a big dumb greyhound bus, borrowed an Xterra for a day - cute, zippy, but again, ball-less.... there is no comparison. I test drove a 5.9 2001 V8 SLT a couple of weeks ago just to make the comparison - WOW! Sure doesn't make mine feel like crap though. My truck makes my Mazda Tribute-driving brother-in-law salivate! Sure, it has had it's moments (like giving it new ball joints last year for Christmas) when I've cursed it, but all-in-all the best vehicle I've ever driven.
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Dr.Q
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
12:56:15
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I love my truck!
But, yesturday I noticed this stink comming from the A/C-Like Granny B.O.! Where are the air intakes so I can Lysol the bejeeezus outta it?
Your pal,
Dr.Q
'01 SLT RC 4.7 5 sp 3.92 LSD
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Vermonster
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
13:38:15
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1. I dislike (hate is too strong of a word for me too) how it always takes 3-4 tries before the tailgate latch will catch.
2. I dislike how you have to remove the headlight on the passenger side to change the bulb.
3. I dislike the location of the tie down things in the bed.
4. I wish the wheel wells in the bed were 3 inches further apart so my snowmobile skis wouldn't get jammed in between them.
5. I dislike how the factory floor mats don't have anything to hook onto to hold them in place.
6. I dislike not having tow hooks in the front.
7. I dislike how incredibly easily the forest green paint scratches.
8. I dislike how the paing on my front bumper is chipping off.
9. I dislike how my factory foglights go off when the high beams go on.
10. I dislike how all the 'compact' truck owners snear at me and my Dak with envy. :)
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Wayne
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
13:43:37
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Vermonster, Glad to report that I don't have your #4 problem. I live in Louisiana. Haven't seen snow since I was in Denver 5 years ago. hehe.
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Vermonster
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
14:28:18
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I'll bet you have problem #10 though don't you Wayne!
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dropt98dakota
Dodge Dakota
8/24/2001
21:10:51
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Venom how bout remidy some of your problems.
1:adjust the striker pins on the box, move them more backwards.
2:I don't know how to fix, but I don't have to take my headlight off to change the bulb.
3:don't tie anything down in the box.
4:My dads 00polaris 800 rmk fits in my box.
5:Take the floor mats out.
6:Put some aftermarket ones on.
7:All paint scratches, just be glad it aint black.
8:Put a bra on it, or dodge the rocks, or don't drive behind anyone on the highway, always lead the pack
9:Look for a post that I'm sure I seen were someone fixed that problem and do aomething about it.
10:Ignore them cause daks ARE better.
Don't hate me just haveing a lil fun
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dakotafan
Dakota Enthusiast
8/24/2001
21:43:32
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I love my truck to death. I do actually USE my box, so the lack of tie downs was a real disappointment. I don't haul a motorcycle, so I don't need floor ties... even stake pockets would have helped!! Still looking for a good remedy if anyone has come across one. Other than that, I only wish I could win the lottery and be able to afford all the goodies I'd like to buy for my reason to live. LOL.
You really never learn how to swear until you learn to drive...
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Wayne
Dodge Dakota
8/25/2001
10:26:35
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Vermonster, you are right. #10 is a killer....but I can live with it. I just say "don't hate me because I'm beautiful".
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Lesley
Dodge Dakota
8/25/2001
16:26:08
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Yeah, #4 sucks! I live in Canada, and I don't have a garage, so my baby is subjected to snow burial and salt for 6 months of the year.
#10 is definitely a bother... just hate driving by an outside patio on a beautiful summer night and having a tableful of college guys yell "Nice Truck!"
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blueballs
Dodge Dakota
8/26/2001
16:39:14
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smell from a/c
rear axle off center
tire too big for 3.9L SWB (255/65/16 squirming)
no rear disc brks
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Vermonster
Dodge Dakota
8/26/2001
20:26:43
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Sorry, I for got number 11: I don't like my self.
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Bob
Gen III
8/26/2001
20:43:56
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I like my truck and have 12,000 miles on it and have not one bad thing to say about my Dakota,imagine that.What is strange about that statement is that I'm a Ford man.My Dakota runs like a rap*d ape and looks way cool.
Hey Wayne..Where have you been,I thought you might have dropped of the map! Hehehehe Hahahaha
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