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Reliability Database
Dodge

Dakota

Midsize Truck
Best Engine ❌ Avoid (1.9)
2 Generations
7 Engines Rated
3,842 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 2 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2004 2nd
4 engines
2,723 complaints 🔥 54 ☠ 7
5.9L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
→
2005-2011 3rd
3 engines
1,119 complaints 🔥 37 ☠ 1
3.7L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.9)
→
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