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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  nothing like a dakota - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By sarge - August 31 - 2:00 am

  the dakota has the best looking design of any truck,mid-sized or smaller.the design is such that even when it is sitting still,it looks like it is in motion.the larger tires,the paint scheme,and the fender flairs really set it off.every day i thank god for that truck.there are just not enough good things to say about it.

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  Best truck Ive owned - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By CEO - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Great ride , great fun to drive (get the 4.7L V8) Milage so-so , but as a mid size tow vehical.. the best , Take a ride in all the others , then save the best for last , this way you can drive it home !

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  Nice family truck..and the V8 rocks! - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By Allwirl - August 19 - 2:00 am

  I had a Chevy..many problems. Then I got a Ram Quad 1500, it was nice, but sooo tight in the garage. This (not so) little Dakota is the perfect size for a family man who doesnt tote a lot of lumber anymore. Kids love the backseat, Mom loves the size, and Daddy loves the V8! The V6 seemed sluggish, and the V8 downright hauls butt. I actually got the V8 cheaper than I could have gotten the V6...go figure. From my past experience with the Ram, I know there is quality. I had minor problems, but dealership and Dodge excell in customer service. GOTTA GETTA DODGE!!!

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  Best Truck in town - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By mullicamick - July 15 - 2:00 am

  Take the Dakota for a test drive like I did , and youll buy it .. Its fun , tough , roomy , and with the 4.7L it will tow my boat without a problem.

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  Great Truck - 2002 Dodge Dakota
  By big_george - June 28 - 2:00 am

  Have a 92 Dakota Club Cab and needed more room in back for my kids. The Quad Cab is perfect. Ride and handling are great, seats are confortable on long rides and cabin is pretty quiet when I leave the kids at home. Love the power of 4.7 V8 engine have a 3.9 V6 in the 92 and that engine is weak. Both trucks have automatic transmissions. My gas milage for the V8 (14/18)is not much different from the V6 (14/19) but have to use 89 octane in the V6 to keep it from pinging. The V8 uses 87 octane no problem. Get the V8, youll be happier.

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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.