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2004 HIGHLIGHTS
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Trim Levels
ALL 2004 DODGE DAKOTA TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BaseTop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 3 | $17,200 | MyCar Score™63.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 3 | $18,045 | MyCar Score™62.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 3 | $18,045 | MyCar Score™62.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 2 | $18,885 | MyCar Score™62.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 3 | $19,775 | MyCar Score™62.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 3 | $19,775 | MyCar Score™62.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 6 | $19,885 | MyCar Score™62.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 6 | $19,870 | MyCar Score™62.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 6 | $19,885 | MyCar Score™62.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $21,070 | MyCar Score™62.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 6 | $21,615 | MyCar Score™62.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 6 | $21,615 | MyCar Score™62.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 3 | $20,310 | MyCar Score™61.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 3 | $21,335 | MyCar Score™61.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 3 | $21,335 | MyCar Score™61.7 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $22,070 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $22,070 | MyCar Score™61.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 2 | $22,180 | MyCar Score™61.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $22,970 | MyCar Score™61.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 3 | $23,070 | MyCar Score™61.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Regular Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 3 | $23,070 | MyCar Score™61.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Base | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 6 | $23,145 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 6 | $23,170 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $24,045 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $24,045 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 6 | $23,170 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $24,505 | MyCar Score™60.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 6 | $24,935 | MyCar Score™60.9 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Club Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 6 | $24,935 | MyCar Score™60.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $24,835 | MyCar Score™60.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $24,835 | MyCar Score™60.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $25,750 | MyCar Score™60.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport Plus | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $26,790 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT Plus | Truck (Quad Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $26,790 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
Base
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$17,200
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$18,045
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$18,045
Drive
rear wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
2
MSRP
$18,885
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$19,775
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$19,775
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$19,885
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$19,870
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$19,885
Drive
rear wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,070
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$21,615
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$21,615
Drive
rear wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$20,310
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,335
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$21,335
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,070
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,070
Drive
rear wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
2
MSRP
$22,180
Drive
four wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,970
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$23,070
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
3
MSRP
$23,070
Drive
four wheel drive
Base
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$23,145
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$23,170
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,045
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,045
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$23,170
Drive
four wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,505
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$24,935
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Club Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
6
MSRP
$24,935
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,835
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,835
Drive
four wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$25,750
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport Plus
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,790
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT Plus
Body
Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,790
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (Club Cab), Truck (Quad Cab)
MPG Range
16–17 MPG
HP Range
210 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
6,600 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2004 Dakota trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
196 in
Width
71.6 in
Height
66 in
Wheelbase
112 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
40 in
Front Legroom
41.9 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
6,600 lbs
Curb Weight
3,714 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2004 Dodge Dakota 4-DR. Cab
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
Not tested by NHTSAOpen Recalls
5 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
7 yr./ 70000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
✓ LATCH anchors required
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Common Questions
2004 DODGE DAKOTA FAQ
How many recalls does a 2004 Dodge Dakota have?▾
The 2004 Dodge Dakota has 5 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Dodge Dakota?▾
The 2004 Dodge Dakota gets 16–17 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2004 Dodge Dakota trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the Base trim scores highest at 63.1 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2004 Dodge Dakota a good used car?▾
The 2004 Dodge Dakota has an average MyCar Score™ of 62 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2004 Dodge Dakota cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2004 Dodge Dakota ranged from $17,200 to $26,790. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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