2011 RAM Dakota Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

3.88/5 Average
2 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The 2011 Ram Dakota gains a couple of important safety features, namely antilock brakes and side curtain airbags, on its list of standard features. The navigation system is no longer available and the off-road-oriented TRX4 model has been discontinued. Also, the truck is now known as the Ram Dakota rather than Dodge Dakota.

Pros:
  • Comfy seats.
  • Available V8 power
  • Best-in-class towing capacity
  • Abundant and innovative interior storage
Cons:
  • Limited body styles
  • Industrial interior
  • Expensive when loaded with options.

User Reviews:

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  • 2011 Dakota 4x4 Ext Big Horn - 2011 RAM Dakota
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    Fit and finish is very good, ride is comfortable, however, performance is sorely lacking. MPG is 15, at best. The transmission is reluctant to shift into the higher gears -- even letting off the accelerator doesnt encourage a shift change. The 3.7L engine lacks the oomph to take on inclines without downshifting to 2nd gear. The rolling resistance seems unusually high as it drives like it is towing or hauling a heavy load. One would expect mediocre fuel economy to have a trade off in power, or vice-versa, but thats not the case. Dodge would do well to re-outfit this truck with a better engine and transmission.

  • recommended buy - 2011 RAM Dakota
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    i owned this dakota for 2 YEARS and i love it!!!!!! very powerful and spacicous. very reiliable and i recomend it if you are looking for nice truck

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