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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  will never ever buy again! - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By middletown n.y. - April 12 - 6:36 pm

  After 36,000 miles transmission went. Dealer fixed, went again, dealer fixed, went again dealer replaced. 6 months later transmission hose is leaking, EGR went, engine light on. Front suspension bushings gone no offroading so it squeaks all the way home, oh 1 more thing drivers side window just stopped working. Very bad investment!

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  Not Bad - Could be better - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Jason - February 4 - 8:09 pm

  Truck is great for storage, hauling (pulls my 20 boat with no problem), and has decent get up and go. Suspension is questionable. I just replace the tierod ends for the 2nd time since purchasing. Rear stabilizer bars need work also. Ground clearance is also a concern for a pickup. Fuel economy is worse than a lot of full-size trucks. I get roughly 13.5 in city and 16.5 on the highway if I am lucky.

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  Nothing like it on the market - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By oroblram69 - December 12 - 2:43 pm

  Nothing like it on the market.

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  Good Truck - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Jason - December 8 - 10:34 pm

  Happy with the truck. I have had it for a little over a year. Did have to replace tie-rod ends in it a couple times, which I hear is typical for Dakotas. Gas mileage leaves a lot to be desired (about 13-14 mpg in town). Power is good and pulls my boat with no problem. Roomy cab is nice and actually fits adults in the backseat. Off-road performance is adaquate. Feels like it cant take a lot of abuse with tough terrain and ground clearance is a concern. Overall, I am happy with it and would buy it again.

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  Great Truck So Far - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Chris - September 6 - 6:20 am

  Ive only had this truck a short time, but I am impressed with the build quality, appears to be much improved over previous Chrysler products. The ride is very comfortable for a truck, and the handling is above average for a truck. Everyone likes the looks, mine is black and it seems to look better than the other colors. By the way, I have the V8 with the tow package, the pull down will only allow me for the V6.

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  Tough. Period. - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By theRock - July 22 - 9:12 pm

  This is a 2wd 4.7 v8 auto w/3.55 rear SLT. No problems, at 29k replaced w/17" plus size rims and tires from Laramie Ram 1500. Much better ride quality after that as well as slight increase of apx. 3/4 mpg. This is very basic engineered as a truck should be, although front end design is far superior to previous trucks. It is tough, muscle like in design. I have made a few mods such as duel exh., chip, intake, all very subtle changes. Great to park vs. full size, huge towing capability. Engine is happy to scream at times. Quick for 4000 lb. truck. Excellent room inside (two huge kids fit great back there).

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  Content in CT - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Neil in CT - May 13 - 12:19 pm

  I have owned this vehicle for almost 2 years and I am very happy with my choice. It has been reliable and it drives really well for a pickup truck. The only downfalls about this truck are gas mileage and the cheap looking plastic interior. Although the gas mileage is not very good, I realize that pickup trucks are not the most economical vehicles on the road anyway. I also like the interior room and the Quad cab is a big bonus. Overall, I would recommend this vehicle to anyone interested in a mid-size pickup.

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  I love this truck - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By SixSpeedJunkie - April 12 - 6:09 pm

  This truck is my first new vehicle, and it has turned out to be exactly what I wanted and needed. I have the six speed manual transmission which I love, sports package, and I got it in 2 wheel drive. The gas mileage is terrible, at 16mpg being the best I have gotten, but its hard to stay off the gas when driving a truck that is this much fun.

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  2005 Dakota Q Cab - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By hasel - December 13 - 10:50 am

  Other than a little cabin noise have found this vehicle sound and comfortable. Gas mileage I feel is OK.

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  Used, but... - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By bobbo1953 - November 2 - 1:49 pm

  I was looking for a new model Ford and saw this on the lot. It had only 10,000 miles on the odometer. I bought it after taking a half hour drive. The fit and finish were great and the power was more than adequate. I priced a new Dakota and was shocked at the amount they wanted for the same vehicle for 2007. I got a great bargain. Its red with chrome wheels and its a head turner, even here in North Carolina where the state motto should be "Yeah its a big truck". Thanks to the previous owner for trading in a real gem!