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Dodge Dakota

EPA MPG: 17 mpg

RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

Despite its V8, the Dakota accelerates more slowly than competing models with V6 power. Horsepower increased to 302, which will probably help. The ride is better than some competitors, but is still somewhat buoyant. Dodge claims to have retuned the suspension. Interior quality could be better. Towing and payload capacities are competitive.

2005 Pickup Trucks Reliability

This Car
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Dodge vs. Other New Car Brands

2005 Midsized pickup trucks Ratings

Features & Specs
Body Style
    extended cab
    crew cab
Seating
3 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
  • 3.7-liter V6 (210 hp)
  • 4.7-liter V8 (260 hp)
  • 4.7-liter V8 (230 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 5-speed automatic
  • 4-speed automatic
  • 6-speed manual
Cargo Volume
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties
Model History