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: Sport/SXT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.1 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 175-hp, 3.9-liter V-6 (regular gas)  
See Specs 235-hp, 4.7-liter V-8 (regular gas)  
See Specs 245-hp, 5.9-liter V-8 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed multi-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  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.55 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.92  
Standard Part-time four-wheel drive  
Optional Automatic full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

5-spd multi-speed 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 torsion bar springs  
Standard Heavy-duty front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Optional Rigid axle rear leaf suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/70SR16.0 BSW AT tires  
Optional P245/70SR16.0 OWL AT tires  
Optional P265/70SR16.0 OWL AT tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Optional Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Optional Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Optional Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip  
Optional Gray front bumper  
Optional Gray 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 Class IV trailering with harness, hitch  
Optional Paint with badging  
Optional Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Body-colored grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Optional Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Optional Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Optional Illuminated entry  
Optional Auto-locking doors  
Optional Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Optional Garage door transmitter: Homelink  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Partial floor console  
Optional Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Audio media storage  
Standard Dashboard storage  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Rear underseat storage tray  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Optional 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 6  
Optional Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front split-bench 40-20-40 seats  
Optional Front bucket seats  
Standard 4-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Optional 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Optional Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 split-bench seat  
Standard Stow and Go rear seat fold-up cushion  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Leatherette rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Leather steering wheel  
Optional Carpet front floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, single in-dash CD player  
Optional AM stereo/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard Remote CD compatible  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Premium amplifier  
Standard Graphic equalizer  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 4 speakers
Optional 8 Infinity speakers  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Rear window defroster  
Optional Sliding rear windshield  
Standard Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Optional Compass  
Optional Outside-temperature display  
Optional Trip computer  
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  
Optional 3 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Optional Ignition disable  
Optional Security system  
Optional Panic alarm  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear 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  
24.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
15 mpg Fuel economy city  
19 mpg Fuel economy highway  
4,460 lbs. Curb weight  
6,010 lbs. GVWR  
3,600 lbs. Front GAWR  
3,806 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,550 lbs. Payload  
3,600 lbs. Front axle capacity  
3,850 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
3,600 lbs. Front spring rating  
3,850 lbs. Rear spring rating  
5,950 lbs. Towing capacity  
10,800 lbs. GCWR  
30,000 psi Frame yield strength
215.0" Exterior length  
25.7" Cab to axle  
3.4 cu.in. Frame section modulus
71.6" Exterior body width  
69.7" Exterior height  
131.1" Wheelbase  
61.4" Front tread  
62.4" Rear tread  
20.6' Turning radius  
32 degrees Approach angle  
23 degrees Departure angle  
9.1" Ground clearance (min.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
31.8" Load floor height  
41.9" Front legroom  
36.0" Rear legroom  
39.6" Front headroom  
38.3" Rear headroom  
55.9" Front hiproom  
54.2" Rear hiproom  
57.2" Front shoulder room  
57.4" Rear shoulder room  
100.6 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
63.7" Exterior cargo length  
59.3" Exterior cargo width  
38.1 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
17.5" Pickup bed depth  

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