Overview & Reviews

For the 2004 Dodge Dakota, a new 210-horsepower, 3.7-liter Magnum V6 replaces the previous 3.9-liter engine, while the R/T model (along with its ancient 5.9-liter V8) is dropped and a Stampede Appearance package debuts.

• Most powerful engine in its class, quick-shifting transmission, spot-on suspension both on- and off-road, easily accessible and accommodating cabin.

• Below-average fuel mileage, low-tech interior design, can get pricey if too many options are chosen.

User Reviews:

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  2004 dakota club cab V-6 - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By fred - August 8 - 9:35 am

  Replaced my 1995 Dakota with the 2004 because it had 244k miles and I didnt like the 2005 body style. I now have 116k miles. Replaced water pump, tires x 1. Still have original battery! Love it but regret not keeping the 95 (the guy I sold it to ran it into the ground) and buying a durango for the covered cargo area for luggage and groceries.

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  steering column - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By randm - June 12 - 7:10 am

  I would like to know if any one out there has had a problem with there steering column.I have replaced mine twice in 4 years.any suggestions would help.Or could it be a defect and subject to recall.

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  My Smooth Dakota - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By Nigel Key - May 5 - 7:00 pm

  Ive had my 2004 Dodge Dakota for 13 years havent gave me any trouble handle against other trucks. good with towing capacity is wonderful when I move. this truck has Powerful speed for a magnum 3.7 v6 Im not going to sale or get rid of mine it Dont burn that much gas Ive Recently got it painted Back to The same Color.

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  First impressions - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By Dodger - April 13 - 5:09 pm

  Just bought my 04 from the orig owner with less than 22K miles on it. 4.7 V- 8, 5 speed auto, optioned out with most everything except for some reason, no power seat. Its a quad cab 2WD with 3.55 antislip rear axle. Ive only put about 500 miles on it so far, but can say that Im impressed with the ride, the engine, everything. Getting 19.5 mpg in mixed city/freeway driving (30/70), and this little 4.7 will flat get out and fly if you want it to. Of course, my reported gas mileage is obtained by using that power sparingly. Exhaust has a resonance right at 1700 rpm (60 mph in 5th) that I dont like you can sense it in other gears as well as you pass through that rpm.

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  Pretty neat - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By ordinaryguy - March 2 - 2:53 am

  Ive got 48k on mine. Other than a recall for an O2 sensor an a plugged AC filter- no prob. Orig Goodyears still solid. Brakes solid. Fun solid. This thing will haul just about everything and in style. Ride and handling is a lot better than my last GMC. I agree with the quirky tranny shifting. Keep it out of OD in city driving and it will behave better. I get 18 city no problemo after I applied this method. Love the truck!

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  One Ram Tough Midsize - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By brouillette0603 - January 27 - 10:00 am

  One of the most dependable Amercican trucks for the past 10 years. Plenty of horse power. Great looks. Great potential for looks dressup and performance upgrades if the owner so chooses.

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  Great truck and has never let me down - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By Califroff - January 24 - 12:35 pm

  Owned this truck for almost 5 years, 115,000 miles. Still get 20 mpg on trips, 16 mpg in traffic. Except for tires, lube, fluid changes,and one taillight, have never had a thing that needed fixing. Still have the original battery. Parks outdoors 100% of the time and driven every other day. I over load it frequently and had it stuck so bad a front loader CAT had to lift me out. V6 and transmission just keep going. Better truck that the 1998 Dakota I owned previously. Interior has held up well and is still more comfortable than the Colorado or Rangers Ive tried.

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  Cant beat a Dodge - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By Gatorman - January 16 - 6:28 pm

  Ive own this little truck for 4 years now and been from Ga to Tx many times. Me being in the military and all. Only problem I have had is tires and that because I run them off going back and forth to Texas. Wont trade my truck for a Ford, Chevy or GMC.

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  Too many problems - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By jwf - December 31 - 6:09 am

  I have just turned 40k and have had too many problems. At 8k a cam sensor went bad, at 24 k the fan heating motor went out in January. At 40k cam sensor went bad again, and the wiring harness for the fan heating motor melted. the last one cost me $500 in repairs.

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  51k mile review - 2004 Dodge Dakota
  By teejay1 - December 25 - 9:37 pm

  Well here I am again. After over 4 years of ownership and 51k miles I have to say I still am happy. With the economy in the tank like it is I am most likely going to run this truck till the wheels fall off. I plan on getting 200k maybe even 300k out of it. Skeptical you say? Well I have a car right now with 283k on it and I drive it most everyday. I am a maintenance engineering supervisor for the federal government. So you know that I take care of my stuff and so should you! So far only had to go back to the dealership once, and that was to replace a bad speaker on the passenger side. So not bad so far!