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 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX: 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX [ 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)
  • 15 mpg city / 19 mpg hwy

2008 Dodge Dakota 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX 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

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Optional

Misc.

Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Dodge Dakota 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX 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 Four 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 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 46.6
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Optional
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 4

Audio

CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Optional

Seats

Leather Standard
Heated Driver Optional
Heated Passenger Optional
Pwr Driver Standard
Front Bench Fixed Optional
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Navigation System Optional
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Optional
Vanity - Passenger Standard
Vanity - Driver Standard

2008 Dodge Dakota 4WD Extended Cab 6.5 Ft Box TRX Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Bed Liner Optional
Running Board Optional
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Windows - Deep Tinted Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener 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 Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Tow Hooks - Front Standard
Trailer Towing Package Optional