2003 Dodge Dakota Specifications

2-Door Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
MSRP based on 2-Door Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6,
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 4WD Club Cab 6.5 Ft Box Base
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Extended Cab Pickup - Long Bed
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1627
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3850
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6010
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2391
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 8400
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.1
Second Hip Room (in) 53.1
Front Head Room (in) 40.0
Second Leg Room (in) 32.1
Front Hip Room (in) 54.9
Front Leg Room (in) 41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.7
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 36.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 68.1
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 8.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 215
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) 126.2
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 37.9
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 30.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.6
Cab to Axle (in) 38.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 8.1
Wheelbase (in) 131.2
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 49.6
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 45.1
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) 57.8
Cargo Volume (ft³) 46.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 17.5
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 59.3
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 37.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 77.9
Tailgate Width (in) 53.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location Inboard LH
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas V6
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 4800
Displacement 3.9L
Engine Order Code EHC
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 3200
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code DDC
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.33
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.57
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.38
Clutch Size (in) 10.5
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.72
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.03
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NV231HD
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 0.6
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 1.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.1
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 15.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock NA
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P245/70R16
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P245/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P245/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3850
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 3.55
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30.2
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.55
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3850
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Torsion Bar
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating Hypoid
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30.2

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger on/off switch
Rear anti-lock brakes
3-point outboard seating position seatbelts w/front height...
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 70,000
Drivetrain Years 7
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts 1904
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 136
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 620
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 6200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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