2003 Dodge Dakota Specifications

2003 Dodge Dakota

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2003 Dodge Dakota

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,775–$9,450  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 136-amp. alternator  
Standard 600 CCA battery  
Optional 750 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
3.21 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.55  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.92  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Hub wheel covers  
Standard P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT tires  
Optional P255/65SR16.0 OWL AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear bumper with black rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Front licence plate bracket  
Optional Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Optional Soft tonneau cover  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Paint with badging  
Optional Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Colored grille  
Optional Body-colored grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Partial floor console  
Optional Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Optional 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Optional Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Optional Front center armrest  
Standard Cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Vinyl door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Vinyl/rubber floor covering  
Optional Carpet floor covering  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Standard Graphic equalizer  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Rear wheel ABS brakes  
Optional Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 1 ABS channel  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Optional Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver front-impact airbag  
Standard Cancellable passenger front-impact airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
239 cu.in. Engine displacement  
175-hp @ 4,800 rpm Engine horsepower  
225 lbs.-ft. @ 3,200 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
12 Valves  
3.9" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
9.10 to 1 Compression ratio  
20.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,707 lbs. Curb weight  
5,000 lbs. GVWR  
3,100 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,106 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,290 lbs. Payload  
3,100 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,850 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,100 lbs. Front spring rating  
3,850 lbs. Rear spring rating  
5,300 lbs. Towing capacity  
9,200 lbs. GCWR  
30,000 psi Frame yield strength
196.0" Exterior length  
39.2" Cab to axle  
3.4 cu.in. Frame section modulus
71.6" Exterior body width  
64.8" Exterior height  
112.0" Wheelbase  
61.4" Front tread  
62.4" Rear tread  
17.9' Turning radius  
25 degrees Approach angle  
21 degrees Departure angle  
9.4" Ground clearance (min.)  
23 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
29.4" Load floor height  
41.9" Front legroom  
40.0" Front headroom  
54.9" Front hiproom  
57.2" Front shoulder room  
55.5 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
77.7" Exterior cargo length  
59.3" Exterior cargo width  
46.0 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
17.5" Pickup bed depth  

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