11. 2005 Dodge Dakota Redesign
The Dakota redesign was major for Dodge in a lot of ways because the Dakota was still a popular selling model. While the larger Ram pickup truck was upgraded to the Hemi V8 the Dakota was unfortunately stuck with the same 4.7L Magnum V8. This engine was severely outdated and had a good deal of reliability problems which made the engine cumbersome at best. The Dodge Dakota also had a very cheap interior when you compare it to previous generations and this was a problem for most new owners of the truck.
Overall, the Dakota from this generation is worth avoiding for several reasons. From the mechanical issues of the 4.7L Magnum to the cheap interior plastics that break down over time. Avoiding the Dakota from this generation is just an all-around good idea.