2003 Dodge Dakota Base specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB Base
- $16,845
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
- $17,690
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
- $17,690
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB Base
- $19,515
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB SLT
- $19,530
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB Sport
- $19,530
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
- $19,955
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
- $20,980
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
- $20,980
- 4dr Quad Cab 131" WB SLT
- $21,715
- 4dr Quad Cab 131" WB Sport
- $21,715
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
- $22,790
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
- $22,815
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
- $22,815
- 2dr Reg Cab 112" WB R/T
- $24,150
- 4dr Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
- $24,480
- 4dr Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
- $24,480
- 2dr Club Cab 131" WB R/T
- $26,450
$16,845
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
Dark Slate Gray
Taupe
Packages
$1,685
Starting MSRP
- front seat area carpeting
- body-color grille
- AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player/CD changer control
See more detail $1,685
Starting MSRP
- front seat area carpeting
- body-color grille
- AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player/CD changer control
- cloth high-back bucket seats
- tire & handling group
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
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18 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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175 hp
Horsepower
|
3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Rear Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Electrical
600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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136
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
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3.9L
Displacement
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175 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 3200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
|
3
Passenger Capacity
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112 in
Wheelbase
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196 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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65 in
Height, Overall
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38 in
Overhang, Front
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50 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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38 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
|
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
|
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
|
78 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
|
58 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
|
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
|
45 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
18 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
53 in
Tailgate Width
|
46 ft³
Cargo Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
Semi-Floating Hypoid
Axle Type - Rear
|
Not Available
Axle Type - Front
|
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Independent Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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P245/70R16
Spare Tire Size
|
P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size
|
P245/70R16
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Base Curb Weight
|
1,934 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
|
1,421 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
|
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
|
3,355 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
|
1,645 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
|
1,645 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
|
5,800 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
6,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
670 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
|
6,950 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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3,355 lbs
Curb Weight
|
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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5,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
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