Ordered in March of 2000 and delivered on April 11, 2000.

At 140k:
4 sets of spark plugs, Champion RC12MCC4
2 serpentine belts
1 thermostat (2014)
1 heater core (2014)
1 a/c compressor (clutch failed and damaged shaft in 2008)
1 set of front brakes
2 sets of shocks
2 sets of tires
4 ball joints
1 tie rod end (RH outer)
1 intermediate steering shaft (2015)
1 set of rear shackles (rusted out in 2014)
1 clutch (throwout bearing failed at 110k)
1 crank sensor (under warranty in 5/2000)
1 TPS (2007)
2 batteries
1 headlight assembly (tree strike)
1 taillight assembly (2x4 strike while loading)
1 CHMSL bulb

I love my truck!

 

Dang. In 15 years, I have been through about 20 vehicles.

 

That's good Dan. It really does not seem like much out of the ordinary given the age of your truck and especially the climate up north. I have heard and read about how a lot of vehicles don't last near that long with all the snow, salt and sand they have to use on the roads up there. Dakota's are great trucks. I am at 176K on mine now and hope to get to 200K and beyond.

Jimmy

 

I think it's pretty good too Jim. It's mostly just due to wear and time. I'm not complaining one bit.


I do see a lot of 2nd gen Dakota's in my area still, my neighbor has an '01 quad cab and hasn't had many problems either.

 

I just put 15 years on mine this year. Been a good truck 2001 Dakota Sport. I have 95,000 miles on it.

 

Hit the 15 year mark last August 27th. Getting her repainted in the spring. I only have around 69K on the clock and no plans to replace her. At the rate I'm putting the miles on I'll be around 80 years old when I hit 150k.

 

Have had my 2000 cc SLT 4.7 since new. Has been a great truck. My daily driver is still going strong with 169000 miles.

 

I had my 1997 for 13 years. It did everything I needed it to do and then some. There was an issue getting electrical parts for something that old, so I figured I would step into the future 10 years lol. Sold it with 205,000 on it. 5.2L XLT

 

Sorry about the tree jumping in your path.

 

Hey where is the crank position sensor located on your truck?