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Dodge Dakota (3rd Gen)

The third-generation Dakota (2005-2011) was bigger still, offered only as a Club or Quad Cab with a 210-hp V6 or 4.7 V8s, and a 7,050-lb tow rating after the 2008 facelift. It became the Ram Dakota for 2011 and ended in August 2011.

Years
2005-2011
Drivetrain
RWD · 4WD
Engines
3.7 L PowerTech V6 · 4.7 L PowerTech V8 · 4.7 L V8 High Output
Sold in
US · Canada

Spec sheet

Generation
3rd Gen
Production
2005–2011

Production: August 2004 to August 23, 2011.

Assembly
  • Warren, MI
Sold in
  • US
  • Canada
Codes
  • ND platform
Body styles
  • Club Cab
  • Quad Cab (no regular cab)
Bed lengths
  • 5.4 ft (64.9 in) Crew/Quad Cab
  • 6.6 ft (78.8 in) Extended/Club Cab
Drivetrains
  • RWD
  • 4WD
Transmissions
  • 4-speed 42RLE
  • 5-speed 545RFE automatic
  • 6-speed Getrag 238 manual (2005-2009)
Trims
  • ST
  • SLT (incl. Big Horn/Lone Star)
  • Laramie (SLT Laramie)
  • R/T (2006+ appearance package)
Wheelbase
131.3 in
Length
218.8 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
68 / 68.1 in
Payload
1,320-1,810 lb (2011 Crew Cab 4x4 V8 to Extended Cab 4x2 V6)
Towing
4,600-7,200 lb (2011 Crew Cab 4x4 V6 to Extended Cab 4x2 4.7 V8); 7,050 lb maximum quoted for 2008

Engines

EngineDisp.ConfigHPTorqueYearsNotes
3.7 L PowerTech V63.7 LV6210235 lb-ft2005-2011
4.7 L PowerTech V84.7 LV8230290 lb-ft2005-20112005 brochure rating; Flex Fuel 4.7 from 2008: 302 hp @ 5,650 / 329 lb-ft @ 3,950
4.7 L V8 High Output4.7 LV8260310 lb-ft2005-20072005-2007; replaced in 2008 by the revised 4.7 (302 hp / 329 lb-ft)

Related

Predecessor

Siblings

  • Mitsubishi Raider (2006-2009)rebadge

Overview

The 2005 Dakota rode on the ND platform shared with the Mitsubishi Raider and gave up the regular cab, offering only Club and Quad Cab bodies. The 3.7-liter V6 made 210 hp and the 4.7-liter V8 230 hp, with a 260-hp High Output V8 also offered.

The truck was refreshed at the 2007 Chicago show as a 2008 model with cargo-box utility rails, heated bench seats, best-in-class towing of up to 7,050 lb, the longest standard bed in the class and a revised 302-hp 4.7-liter V8.

By 2010 it was considered part of the Ram lineup, although the tailgate still said Dodge, and the last truck was built on August 23, 2011.

Note: Wikipedia classes the Dakota as mid-size; it is listed here because it bridged the compact and full-size segments.

Trims, Bodies and Drivetrains

Trims

  • ST
  • SLT (incl. Big Horn/Lone Star)
  • Laramie (SLT Laramie)
  • R/T (2006+ appearance package)

Cab and bed

  • Body styles: Club Cab, Quad Cab (no regular cab)
  • Beds: 5.4 ft (64.9 in) Crew/Quad Cab, 6.6 ft (78.8 in) Extended/Club Cab

Drivetrain and transmissions

  • Drivetrains: RWD, 4WD
  • 4-speed 42RLE
  • 5-speed 545RFE automatic
  • 6-speed Getrag 238 manual (2005-2009)

Highlights

  • No regular cab – Club and Quad Cab only
  • 2008 facelift: cargo-box utility rails, largest cab and bed in its class
  • 4.7 L V8 rated 302 hp / 329 lb-ft (2008)
  • Considered part of the Ram lineup from 2010; Raider twin ended 2009

Sources