2008 Dodge Dakota [ 2007 ]

#3

in Compact Pickup Trucks

Based on analysis of 48 Dakota reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $20,470 - $32,135
Invoice: $18,818 - $29,280
MPG: 16 City / 20 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.4
Performance:7.6
Exterior:7.6
Interior:6.9
Safety:9.2
Reliability:8.0
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2008 Dodge Dakota 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST: 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed

Engine

  • Gas V6 3.7L/226
  • 6-Speed M/T (Standard)  or  5-Speed A/T (Optional)  or  4-Speed A/T (Optional)
  • 16 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy

2008 Dodge Dakota 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Optional
Side - Head only - Rear Optional
Side - Body Front Optional

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard
ABS - Rear Standard

Lights

Headlights - Daytime Running lights Optional

Misc.

Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Optional

2008 Dodge Dakota 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 3.7L/226
Engine Type V6 Cylinder Engine (Standard) , 8 Cylinder Engine (Optional)

Fuel

Fuel Type Flexible Fuel Capability (Optional) , Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Rear Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 4-Speed A/T (Optional) , 5-Speed A/T (Optional) , M/T (Standard) , 6-Speed M/T (Standard)

2008 Dodge Dakota 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 46.6
Cruise Control Optional
Passenger Capacity 2
Reading Lamps Front Standard

Audio

CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Vanity - Passenger Standard

2008 Dodge Dakota 2WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box ST Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Bed Liner Optional
Running Board Optional
Windows - Deep Tinted Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front On/Off Road (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear On/Off Road (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Steel Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Trailer Towing Package Optional