Overview & Reviews

The midsize Dodge Dakota is all new for 2005. Improvements include a hydroformed boxed steel frame, a coil-over front suspension, three excellent engine options, a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission, revised styling and improved build quality.

• Strong engine lineup, choice of part-time or full-time four-wheel drive, comfortable and refined interior, nimble handling.

User Reviews:

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  Great Truck - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Jack - February 2 - 10:33 pm

  My Dakota has the 4.7L V8, which was not one of the choices on your drop- down menu. The V8 is the only way to go. Power, economy (Rated 1 MPG better than the 3.7) and that cool V8 sound. The horsepower is a good match with the size of the vehicle. I tested the 3.7 and there is no comparison. There is no part of the truck that I can complain about. The ride is stiff, but it is a truck. Must haves are the heated seats and the Sirius Satellite radio. I almost regret getting the 6 Disc CD changer because with what Sirius has to offer, I will probably never play a CD again.

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  It rocks - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By mrwilliematt - February 2 - 2:12 pm

  Just bought a 2005 Dodge Dakota Larimie Quad Cab 4WD, V8. I traded in a 2003 Dakota Quad Cab 2WD with the 3.9 V6. The 2005 rides, handles, and sounds way better than the 2003. I also gets better mileage. I am getting around 17 on the 2005 compared to 15 on the 2003. I know a lot of people do not care for the looks of this truck but as a driver it is light years ahead on the previous model Dakota.

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  Dakota rating - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By SK - December 30 - 6:15 pm

  Its a great truck and I love it. Ive had several Dakotas, loved them all. This one is the best ever

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  Dak Rock - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By AaronMiller - December 18 - 4:36 pm

  The new Dakota rides very well thanks to a new fronty suspension. I love that it has f&r sway bars, it makes a total difference when compared to the previous three generations!

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  Good Looking Truck - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Raimundo - March 28 - 10:42 am

  I have it already for almost 5 years and the only problem I had was replacement of steering links but Im running it with 20" wheels. It is very comfortable, we love it. After that just normal maintenance, oil change etc and a new battery just because of time life. The truck had a couple of recalls and Dodge complied with them with no complains. But I drive it very carefull and dont abuse from it. The best thing is there is not to much technology on it, same as less headechs to deal with.

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  perfect - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By hulk444 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  perfect truck thanks dodge

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  NICE TRUCK - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By JERRY P. - November 13 - 10:00 am

  WISH IT HAD A 5 SPEED TRAM

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  Dodge - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Robert J. Darragh - November 20 - 7:20 am

  When you sit inside you feel like your in a full size truck. The ride is great,and it handles very good.This is a great truck.The 4 doors are great, the back seats are great.The price of the full size trucks just shocked me when I was looking to buy. This listed for 23949.00 and I bought it for 21214.00 I paid that 10 years ago for a F-150 4x4 XL with no A/C. THE PRICE IS RIGHT compare to other trucks this size. And for a 4x2 It looks like a 4x4

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  Ram On!!!! - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By jim - February 2 - 6:46 pm

  Have owned 25 trucks in past 20 years...Dodge has done it...Best truck Ive ever owned...Get one Today.