In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Dodge Dakota, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

"Amazing handling through deep snow in 4-wheel drive."

"A pleasure to drive; quick response, starting, and stopping."

"The manual transmission and 4WD are excellent, smooth shifting [with a] good speed range."

"Flex-Fuel 4.7L engine [has] good horsepower and gas mileage."

"Good visibility and lots of power."

"Quiet ride. Tow package [is] great.

"The vehicle's interior is sharp looking, dash layout extremely easy to use [with a] thoughtful layout."

"Storage compartments throughout, most important [those] below the rear seat, are easily accessible and usable."

"For a person 6 feet, 4 inches the space is great for a small truck."

"[Sufficient] interior space; capable of seating 5 people comfortably."

"The audio system is really impressive and well-balanced, especially for a truck."

"The front end styling is a big improvement over previous years."

Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Dodge Dakota:
1. Appearance of exterior paint
2. Front-end styling
3. Side profile appearance and styling

Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Dodge Dakota:
1. Excessive wind noise
2. Excessive fuel consumption
3. Paint imperfection – Blemish/dirt in paint

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