The overall appearance is less about toughness and more about street style. Each of the other Dakota trim levels increases in steady increments. Its fuel economy, at 14 mpg in our hands, is slightly lower than we had hoped. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange. While it's easy to become infatuated with the Dakota's optional V8, the standard 3. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Recall Date 2013-02-06 Description Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The available cargo box rail with movable tie-down cleats will come in handy when friends need help moving. The 2009 Dodge Dakota is marketed as a mid-size pickup, but its 131. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Over the course of one 20-mile drive that featured stop-and-go, highway and suburban driving, the truck averaged 16 mpg.
Interior styling changes are definitely appreciated by reviewers, but this Dodge Dakota still can't compare with the latest imports in this regard. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Two front-seat configurations are offered: bucket seats or a three-place bench that includes a flip-down center armrest. Horsepower 210-hp 5,200 rpm Fuel tank capacity 22. . Mushy brakes stop the Dakota from 70 mph in 195 feet. Just to put the 2009 Dakota's optional 302-horspower 4.
Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Where the Dakota shines compared to its competition is in towing capacity; when properly equipped, a V-8 Dakota can tow up to 7,050 pounds, which easily surpasses the maximum trailer weights of the Frontier 6,500 pounds , Tacoma 6,500 pounds and Ridgeline 5,000 pounds. The Inside My wife thought the cabin had a cheap appearance, though some might call it utilitarian. A total of 268,655 units built over a four year period are affected by the recall. The optional 18-inch chrome wheels help in this regard. Some commented that under moderate loads, the V6 simply feels overworked and not up to the task.
While Detroit automakers have tried to emphasize quality of late, the 2009 Dodge Dakota comes up well short of its competitors, both foreign and domestic, in this department. No longer will the observant confuse a Dakota with a Ram. The split-bench seat provides good comfort. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Blame American supersizing for the Dakota's growth spurt if you want, but at least you'll be able to haul quite a bit with that extra space. The top option on the 2009 Dakota is the V8 engine. It accelerates to 60 mph in a respectable 7.
Comparing the 2007 and 2009 versions of the Dodge Dakota, Automotive. With little compromise in interior room or workhorse ability, the Dakota delivers a trimmer package that makes it easier to negotiate congested city traffic and crowded parking lots. Features Extended cab Dakotas can have optional Full Swing rear-hinged half doors that open 170 degrees, making it easier to access the rear portion of the cabin in tight spaces. When available, Sirius Satellite Radio can provide traffic information. Excluding references to the Škoda Superb, a search of this site returns more than 1500 pages that include at least one instance of the word. That engine sends 302 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque through a five-speed automatic and, in this case, on to an optional part-time four-wheel-drive system.
It also has a great safety score and gets decent fuel economy. Flip-up rear seats make way for stuff, revealing integrated and removable cargo carriers. Front bucket, cloth seats, comfortable. With all of the emphasis placed on pumping some life into the engine compartment of the new Dodge Dakota, some basic safety features seem to have been completely overlooked. Safety Side curtain airbags are optional, and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the front seats are not offered.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Yes, it always comes back to the Ram. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08. The optional 18-inch chrome wheels help in this regard. Reviewers also liked its smooth, powerful V6 engine and off-road capability. Sometimes we need to describe the middle-of-the-road, neither-here-nor-there vehicles, the simply unremarkable.