Overview & Reviews

A new value-priced 2002 Dodge Dakota SXT debuts and includes 16-inch alloys, automatic tranny, air conditioning, bucket seats and CD player. An appearance group consisting of graphite-colored bumpers, grille and fender flares is also fitted to the SXT.

• Available V8 power, commodious cabin, commendable performance on road and off.

• Poor fuel consumption with V8, upper trim levels can get pricey if loaded up with options.

User Reviews:

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  Dakota Muscle - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By PatulDakota - June 17 - 2:00 am

  Absolutley the best vehicle Ive owned to date. Its my first truck, normally I drive small vehicles and dream about Firebirds and Camaros. But when you live in Central NY, the pony cars are useless. In 1999, I test drove my Dakota Sport 4x4 and owned it within 30 minutes. My first trip was from Utica to Buffalo for a Jets/Bills game (Jets won!!). I traveled in a blizzard with the 4x4 passing everyone on the NYS Thruway. I have 50,000 on it and it runs like it did on the first day!

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  Great truck, could be a bit better - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By Rook - June 10 - 2:00 am

  (V8 Manual) I have been taking this truck all over the south, on highways, on dirt roads, a bit off road, and I love it. Powerful even uphill, very smooth and quite silent, except at high speed when the wind noise gets a bit too loud. The bed is adequate, but I really missed the extra .7 of a foot. I liked the manual transfercase better than the electric one. I tried a toyota tundra and it felt smaller than the Dakota, and I couldnt get a manual transmission for the V8. Why do some manunfacturers take the manual transmission away from V8s??

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  Awesome - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By kiphart - June 4 - 2:00 am

  I am a Former Ford Truck guy to staart with. This truck does everthing my full size Ford did, with more style and versatility. It performs more like a car in the ride but works like a full size truck. This dakota is just Awesome.

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  Great truck - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By Jim123 - June 2 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Dakota. I thought I would try a Pathfinder and decided the V6 would not tow my small trailer. I went back to the Dakota Quad with the 4.7 and what a pleasure it is to drive. No problems with hills and I think the gas mileage is just as good as the Nissan V6. No problems so far and it looks great.

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  Excellent Combination of Features - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By jwhite - May 29 - 2:00 am

  This is the best vehicle Ive ever owned, including an 89 Acura purchased new. The Dakota with 4.7 L V8 has excellent leg room for a 6 footer, more power than I can possibly use, an excellent sound system (infinity), a quiet cabin, and good structural integrity. I compared the Dakota with the Ford Ranger and the Toyota Tacoma. These vehicles did not offer the same level of luxury and features as are found on the Dodge.

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  Dakato club cab V8 4x4 - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By scott101 - May 26 - 2:00 am

  The only complaint about this vehicle is the gas mileage. Granted its a V8, but it still should get a higher mpg average.

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  go dodge go - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By PRJOHNS69 - May 25 - 2:00 am

  THE V-8 OPTION IS EXCELLENT. THE FUEL CONSUMPTION IS POOR. TEST DROVE THE 6 CYL IT IS VERY WEAK. CHECK YOUR DEALERSHIP OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED OUR DODGES WOULD RANK A 2 AS FAR AS HONESTY AND SERVICE.

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  Love my Quad - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By franzia - May 24 - 2:00 am

  I had a 2000 Dakota club cab, but I needed more room in the back because my two little girls are not so little any more. I was going to by a SUV (Liberty), but once I drove the 2002 Quad cab I was sold, plus I got an excellent deal.

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  Dakota Review - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By Kruk - May 18 - 2:00 am

  Great all around truck with mean styling and ground clearence.

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  Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By KCKettridge - May 13 - 2:00 am

  Overall, we really like this truck for its roominess, versatility and comfort. The Quad Cab is great for families with kids or an extra adult or two. The back seats three kids comfortably or two adults with good head and leg room. Its quite and comfortable ride are well appreciated on longer trips. Although the gas mileage could be better, giving its weight and size, it is better than some full size, regular cab trucks.