Overview & Reviews
Solar Yellow paint is now available for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. Other un-pickuplike refinements include an express down feature for the driver window, extra storage space for cassettes or CDs, and remote radio controls on the steering wheel.
- Tight turning circle. Ram styling. Roomy cab. Optional V8 engine. Optional four-wheel ABS. Standard rear-wheel ABS.
- No third door option.
User Reviews:
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A great truck - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By scott251 - October 14 - 2:20 pmI had a solar yellow r/t and it was a great truck. That thing had tons of power and was pretty fast. I never had any issues with it. I drove great, was comfortable, parts were cheap, looked great, an all around good truck. It had 142,000 miles on it when I sold it. I sold it due to the gas mileage and gas prices but I miss that truck everyday and plan on getting another soon.
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Solid Truck Great Value - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By Boney15 - February 11 - 8:14 pmIve owned my Dakota for five years now. Bought it with 26000 miles, now has 64000. Only thing I have replaced has been the battery. Havent replaced a single other thing. Not a u joint, ball joint, brake pad, muffler, anything! Heres the best part. I also plow my snow with it up here in Michigans upper peninsula. We get around 250" of the white stuff every winter so I use it a lot. I have a Blizzard 720LT plow for it and it pushes all the snow youd ever want. People think that using your truck to plow snow is too hard on them, but not my Dakota. I know many guys with Fords and Chevys who plow and theyre always getting something fixed. They quality of this truck has been superb!
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Generally Satisfied Owner - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By Peterbilt03 - November 30 - 3:54 amMy Dakota was a good purchase, the truck has been very reliable and far exceeds the quality of my previous Blazer ZR2, the truck has required maintainence and repairs, as any vehicle will, nothing major or out of the ordinary, trucks power with the 318 is very good, turning radius is exceptional which makes for easy parking, the interior build quality is very good and pleasing to the eye, far better than any GM product(my opinoin, not a fact) the transfer case engauges flawlessly and instantly everytime as compaired to electric shift systems, mileage is good in my opinion, if you want awesome mileage you shouldnt be looking for a truck, i will surely buy a Dodge for my next vehicle.
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Great trucks - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By bobdog - November 2 - 2:31 pmI know Im only 17 but my Dodge Dakota Sport is great. It handles well out in the desert where I am all the time when I have some free time. My truck handles well and is easy to keep in control. I live in Utah so when it snows it should be a little harder to keep in controll right? No! it stays with me at all times "and with no arguing". I have a friend that owns an older trans am. Great clasic mussle car fast and fun. My truck smokes it every time right off the line v8s are nothing to mess with. And handles better than my other friends lancer evo "met for rally racing". Dodge makes a great truck.
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All you could ask for - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By stuffingmonkey - February 13 - 7:47 pmThe truck has been solid if not spectacular during my ownership of about 85,000 miles. If it has received $1000 in repairs, that would be a lot. The cat was replaced early on (covered by warranty), and the alignment went awry early such that I only got 15,000 miles out of the two front stock tires (alignment fix was warranty). Other than that, no serious issues to report. Power with the V6 is good with some pep when you need it, and MPG has been right around 20 with a bias toward highway miles.
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Great 4 cyl pickup - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By Dodge man - January 11 - 10:38 amBought new in 99, this truck has been great to me so far. It gets up to 26 mpg on the hiway and yet hauls anything I put in the back. Im easy on vehicles and at 118K Im still using the original brakes and am on the second set of tires. I went this year to buy another and discovered Dodge doesnt make the 4 cyl in the Dakota anymore. Such a shame! I just have to baby this one some more!
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A great pickup - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By DakotaSport - December 9 - 6:45 pmIf youre in the market for a mid sized truck the Dodge Dakota is an excellent choice. I disagree the unhappy reviews. Most people dont write reviews if they are satisified. Ive had my truck for over a year, and although I have replaced a few things, the trucks overall performance and features well make up for the repairs you may need to do. The trucks size is far less bulky than that of the full size p/u, and allows for easy parking in most situations. The trucks ride, power, and curb appeal are all excellent. Prevenitive maintence eliminates numerous problems listed in other reviews. The Dakotas interior build quality far exceeds that of many other manufacturers, I.E no rattles.
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My Dakota - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By Sierra - August 7 - 6:34 amI have owned my truck for 5 years. It is comfortable and fun to drive. It looks nice and the paint job is very good.
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Wish it had a HEMI, the 1999 Dakota SLT - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By John Holtzclaw - October 20 - 9:36 pmIve owned the Dakota SLT extended cab for 2 years now and it has been a great truck for me. In that time, it has only broken down once, and that was the battery losing a cell. Now, at 93000 miles the upper ball joints are starting to go out, which I hear is common on these trucks. Mechanically the truck is very sound. I have the V6 2 wheel drive and do not find it very off road worthy. I am a little disappointed in the lack of power when compared to other trucks of similar size and age. For a V6 with so so horsepower, the gas mileage should be better. Im pulling 18 on the highway. Overall I am very pleased with this truck.
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Dakota Rocks! - 1999 Dodge Dakota
By cobb_cruiser - July 27 - 9:17 pmI purchased just it a few weeks ago, and all I can say is its a great truck. Best looking truck on the road. It has 127k miles, but rides excellent. Mine has a 5.2L V8 which produces lots of power! Gas mileage is OK for this much power. Great acceleration. Great turning radius. Good braking. The power steering pressure hose developed a pin-hole (have no idea why?). But replacing it was a breeze! Lots of room to work around. Easy access. I expect to drive it about another 127k based on what I have seen and experienced so far. Love this truck!
