2008 Dodge Dakota Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Dodge Dakota lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 12  Dakota Extended Cab SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 2 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 3 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 4 of 12  Dakota Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | 5 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab Sport Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 6 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab TRX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 7 of 12 Dakota Extended Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft | 8 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab SXT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | 9 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab ST Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | 10 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | 11 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab Sport Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | 12 of 12 Dakota Crew Cab TRX Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $6,042 | $6,760 | $6,782 | $7,004 | $7,399 | $7,756 | $8,948 | $9,048 | $9,503 | $9,970 | $10,845 | $11,395 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 302 @ 5650 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 302 @ 5650 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | ||
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 329 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | ||
| Towing Capacity | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 4,750 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 6,750 lbs | ||
| Payload | 1,710 pounds | 1,530 pounds | 1,680 pounds | N/A | 1,690 pounds | 1,660 pounds | 1,460 pounds | 1,530 pounds | 1,630 pounds | 1,480 pounds | N/A | 1,430 pounds | ||
| Body Styles | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | Pickup | ||
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V8, Flex Fuel, 4.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,296 pounds | 4,485 pounds | 4,329 pounds | 4,585 pounds | 4,325 pounds | 4,354 pounds | 4,553 pounds | 4,573 pounds | 4,381 pounds | 4,529 pounds | 4,585 pounds | 4,585 pounds |
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 329 @ 5650 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 329 @ 5650 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM | 235 @ 5200 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Bed Length | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.25 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 6.5 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | 5.25 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 4296 pounds | 4485 pounds | 4329 pounds | 4585 pounds | 4325 pounds | 4354 pounds | 4553 pounds | 4573 pounds | 4381 pounds | 4529 pounds | 4585 pounds | 4585 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | 22 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.6 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.9 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | 41.9 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | 7.9 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.8 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | 218.5 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1710 pounds | 1530 pounds | 1680 pounds | Not Available | 1690 pounds | 1660 pounds | 1460 pounds | 1530 pounds | 1630 pounds | 1480 pounds | Not Available | 1430 pounds | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | 57.7 inches | ||
| Truck Bed Volume | 47 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 38 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 47 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | 131.3 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 76 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 74.3 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches | 76 inches |
FAQs
Does the 2008 Dodge Dakota have a turbo?
No, the 2008 Dakota does not have any trim packages that offer a turbo engine at this time. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Dakota specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Dodge Dakota specs page.
Is the Dodge Dakota underpowered?
It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2008 Dakota ranges in power from the SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 210 horsepower to the Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft with 302 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Dakota specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Dodge Dakota specs page.
How much horsepower does a 2008 Dakota have?
The 2008 Dakota ranges in power from the SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft with 210 horsepower to the Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 ft with 302 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2008 Dakota specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Dodge Dakota specs page.
All 2008 Dodge Dakota Trims and Styles
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab SXT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab ST Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab SLT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Sport Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab TRX Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 6 1/2 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab SXT Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab ST Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Laramie Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Sport Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
- 2008 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab TRX Pickup 4D 5 1/4 Ft
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