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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  good truck - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By DocBob - August 2 - 2:00 am

  I had the truck for about 8 months. I is just what I wanted 4 doors acts like a car with the kids and has a bed to move stuff around. Only draw back is the gas milage but I knew that before I purchased the truck. Overall a very good truck a little wind noise on the hight way though.

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  Good family truck - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By kn1 - July 31 - 2:00 am

  I wanted something to do a bit of everything, commute, haul the family, tow, offroad, etc. Really liked it from the start. Cab is very well laid out. Comfortable seating with room enough for me (62"), even in the rear seats. Seats 6, rear doors open really wide for good access. Truck bed is a bit short, but I dont know if I would want the truck any longer (its a good compromise). Interior is nice, but not fancy--as it should be in a truck. Overall a great truck to handle many needs. Only complaint is that it seems a bit squirrilly on washboard roads or even some bumps on the highway. MPG around 17 (~70% highway driving).

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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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  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.

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  Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 4.7L/5spd - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By diirk - May 8 - 2:00 am

  We ordered the 4.7L motor with the 5spd manual tranny. A really fun combo. We also added the LSD and towing pkg and pw/pdl/overhaed console and bed liner. A nice way to go because theres nothing you really need to add to the truck. We were able to pull our friends 22TT without any problems and its and older heavy model.

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  one tough truck - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By mailman - April 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought this truck for the 4 door mid- size, having kids when I need to haul. Love the way it rides, but it will jump up if you go fast over a bump, it may lose control. I have the maroon paint which looks nice, but all scratches show, so I would change colors next time. Had a linex liner sprayed in back, excellent. No problems yet, knock on wood.

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  solid, but.... - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By babs johnson - April 22 - 2:00 am

  i just purchased the club cab sport a week ago. great comfort, doesnt have that overwhelming truck feeling inside. good get up and go,however it seems to lose torque when the AC is on but ive heard this about most vehicles. great solid all around build yet a cool sporty look. but it is a gas pig!!!! and i only have the 6 cyl. otherwise good tough truck that handles the pot hole filled new orleans streets wonderfully.

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  All that I expected - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By truck fan - April 5 - 2:00 am

  The truck is all that I expected. Great performance out of the 4.7L V8 engine. Solid feel and build. More comfortable than many sedans that I have ridden in. More than enough interior room. Mixed driving mileage around 17 mpg, therefore increased gas cost. But all in all, I love this truck and couldnt ask for more, considering its a mid-size truck with a big engine. I had a tacoma double cab just prior to the dakota and the only thing I miss is that Toyota quality feel. Other than that, Im happy that I ended up with the Dakota.