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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  2005 Dodge Dakota - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By hba327 - April 24 - 12:17 pm

  This truck is amazing. I have the 3.7 l V6 and it has great power and sound. The interior Is my favorite, very comfortable, quiet, smooth. The only thing I dont like about the truck is the front bumper sticks out 6-inches too much, but other than that I rate it altogether a 9/10. I wouldnt buy anything else but a Dodge

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  2005 4WD Club Cab SLT V8 - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Phil S. - April 10 - 3:15 am

  Interior is very plush and roomy even for big people. Lots of compartments for your stuff. Electric Bucket Seats are comfortable and has lumbar support. Sound system is good. Rear of club cab is only suitable for small persons or children. Better used for storage. Rear doors of Club Cab open which is great. Bed is 6.5 feet and holds lots of cargo. This truck is bigger than it appears, rides high in my opinion not much smaller than a F- 150. Ride is smooth and quiet for a truck and handles very well. Off road it rides like any other pick up. V8 is very powerful, good acceleraton with little effort. Gas mileage is only about 14 MPG. For safety it just got a five star rating front, side impact.

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  Chevy guy now a Dodge man - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By pro5150 - April 9 - 9:38 pm

  I just purchased the Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4 with V8 and 5 spd auto trans. I love this truck. Looked at Chevy Colorado,Toyota Tacoma, and Honda Ridgeline. Could not sit in Tacoma, steering wheel hit my legs and Im only 6 foot. Honda was too expensive for me and the bed on the Colorado was not big enough for me. The Dakota accelerates great and stops on a dime. Gas mileage isnt too bad for a V8. People cant stop looking at it. It looks great especially in the color, I got Black. Dodge did it right this truck is the perfect size for someone who doesnt need a full size truck.

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  Easy on the eyes, not bad on gas - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By bill - April 6 - 12:48 pm

  Fun to look at and drive. The envy of all my friends who own trucks. Getting about 16.0mpg in the city. Only complaint is that the engine sometimes feels like it "lags". In other words through the mid gears you dont feel like you have alot of power on hand. Plenty of room on the inside. More than the competition.

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  Perfect new Dakota Styling - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By BG MA - April 4 - 3:09 am

  Dodge really improved on the body styling for 2005....Its good to see that a reasonably priced truck can look better than what the other automakers are selling....I also had a 2000 Quad Cab 4x4 and never had a problem with it....

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  Dakota Laramie - Almost Purrrrfect! - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Bob531 - March 19 - 3:35 am

  I was looking for a vehicle which would replace my Ford Ranger and my Monte Carlo - Enter my Dakaota Quad Cab! Its everything I need. It has the comfort and about twice the interior room of my car and about the same payload as my Ranger. I was a little unsure of getting the V-8 because of the gas mileage, but hearing those 8 cylinders purr as Im cruising down the highway almost makes me think Im back in the power days of the 60s!! And the gas mileage is within a gallon or so of the V6s!!

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  2005 Dokota - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Bill O - March 13 - 5:34 pm

  I bought My 2005 Dokota to replace a full size crew cab. It took a little adjustment to get use to smalled cab size because I am a big man. Only to be expected. I have adjusted and have found it to be comfortable. I live in a bad weather area so I got it with all wheel & 4 wheel drive which have worked great this winter. I also got the V8 & Tow package because I have a 5000 LB. boat. I pulled it 600 miles thru mountainous country. Seemed to handle it well.

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  Great choice - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By Ernie - March 4 - 10:09 pm

  Definately a great choice in Value and style. Got the club cab and mucho room. Great power and nice interior. Sexy exterior.

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  BEST TRUCK EVER! - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By zippy43 - February 22 - 6:35 pm

  This is my second truck that I have owned and is a way better truck than my 96 Dakota. I was amazed at how well the truck rode more like a car and how the new V6 had better performance over the old 3.9L V6.

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  Hats off to the new Dakota - 2005 Dodge Dakota
  By korndawg - February 19 - 4:43 am

  It is time for the other truck manufacturers to take a look at the new Dakota, and see how a truck is supposed to be built. By far this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. The exterior looks excellent, and it doesnt even begin to compare to the interior. The perfect vehicle for anyone that has ever wanted to have a truck and a luxury car. The only downside is the amount of leg room (or lack thereof) in the back seats. I owned a 2001 Dakota before this, and while I loved that truck, it does not begin to compare to the 2005. For all the Dakota owners out there that are thinking about trading up for the newer model, I say go for it.