Dodge
Dakota
Dodge Dakota: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeDodge
ClassStandard pickup
Model years (US)2000–2012
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Dodge Dakota – Third generation2004–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | August 2004 – August 23, 2011 |
| Model years | 2005–2011 |
| Body styles | 4-door pickup truck |
| Platform | ND |
| Engines | 3,703.5 cm³ PowerTech V6 4,703.1 cm³ PowerTech V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 6-speed Getrag 238 manual |
| Wheelbase | 3,335 mm |
| Length | 5,558 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm |
| Height | Club Cab: 1,742 mm Quad Cab: 1,745 mm |
| Designer | Cliff Wilkins (2001) |
Dodge Dakota – Second generation1996–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 1996 – July 2004 (North America) 1998–2001 (Brazil) |
| Model years | 1997–2004 |
| Body styles | 2-door pickup truck 4-door pickup truck |
| Platform | Chrysler DN platform |
| Engines | 2.5 L AMC I4 2.5 L 425 OHV I4 Diesel (Brazil) 3.9 L Magnum V6 5.2 L Magnum V8 5.9 L Magnum V8 4.7 L PowerTech V8 3.7 L PowerTech V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 42RE automatic 4-speed 44RE automatic 4-speed 46RE automatic 4-speed 45RFE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 5-speed NV1500 manual 5-speed NV3500 manual 5-speed AX-15 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,842 mm (regular cab/6.5' bed) 3,147 mm (regular cab/8' bed) 3,327 mm (Club Cab, Quad Cab) |
| Length | 1997–2001 Regular Cab: 4,973 mm 1997–2001 Club Cab & 2002–04 Quad Cab: 5,464 mm 1997–2001 Club Cab: 5,456 mm 2002–04: 4,978 mm/5,461 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1997–99 4WD: 1,727 mm 1997–99 & 2002–04 Club Cab 4WD: 1,740 mm 1997–2001 2WD: 1,666 mm/1,659 mm 2000–01 4WD: 1,725 mm 2000–01 Club Cab 4WD: 1,742 mm 2000–01 Quad Cab Sport 4WD: 1,748 mm 2000–01 Quad Cab Sport 2WD: 1,684 mm 2002–04 4WD: 1,709 mm 2002–04 Club Cab 4WD: 1,712 mm 2002-04 Quad Cab 4WD: 1,740 mm 2002–04 2WD: 1,643 mm 2002–04 Club Cab 2WD: 1,648 mm 2002–04 Quad Cab 4WD: 1,666 mm |
| Designer | Dennis Myles (1993) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2011 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2008–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2004–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2003–2008 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2007 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2007 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +13 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2004–2011 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2004–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2005–2007 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| +11 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard pickup |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2011 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.5–5.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 97 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2012 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 991 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 821 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 507 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 482 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Steering | 374 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 283 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 267 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 143 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Lights | 105 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 100 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2009, 2011: 3777 complaints, 267 with a crash and 91 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.