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2008 HIGHLIGHTS
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Buying a 2008 Dodge Dakota?
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Trim Levels
ALL 2008 DODGE DAKOTA TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STTop Rated | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 2 | $20,470 | MyCar Score™66.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 4 | $20,995 | MyCar Score™66.2 | Look Up VIN |
| ST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 5 | $22,505 | MyCar Score™65.8 | Look Up VIN |
| LoneStar | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 4 | $22,030 | MyCar Score™65.7 | Look Up VIN |
| BigHorn | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 4 | $22,030 | MyCar Score™65.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 5 | $23,640 | MyCar Score™65.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 4 | $24,985 | MyCar Score™65.4 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.7L | 15 | 302 | 4 | $27,780 | MyCar Score™65.3 | Look Up VIN |
| TRX | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 18 | 210 | 4 | $25,395 | MyCar Score™65.3 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.7L | 15 | 302 | 5 | $28,520 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| BigHorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $24,010 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| LoneStar | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $24,010 | MyCar Score™65.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $26,540 | MyCar Score™65.1 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 4 | $26,170 | MyCar Score™64.9 | Look Up VIN |
| ST | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 2 | $24,720 | MyCar Score™64.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 4 | $25,245 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| TRX | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $26,920 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 4 | $27,935 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 17 | 210 | 5 | $26,935 | MyCar Score™64.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Extended Cab) | 4.7L | 15 | 302 | 4 | $30,760 | MyCar Score™64.5 | Look Up VIN |
| ST | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $26,120 | MyCar Score™64.4 | Look Up VIN |
| SXT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 5 | $26,590 | MyCar Score™64.3 | Look Up VIN |
| LoneStar | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $26,280 | MyCar Score™64.2 | Look Up VIN |
| Laramie | Truck (Crew Cab) | 4.7L | 15 | 302 | 5 | $32,135 | MyCar Score™64.2 | Look Up VIN |
| BigHorn | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $26,280 | MyCar Score™64.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SLT | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $30,155 | MyCar Score™63.9 | Look Up VIN |
| TRX | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 16 | 210 | 4 | $28,580 | MyCar Score™63.9 | Look Up VIN |
| LoneStar | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $27,625 | MyCar Score™63.8 | Look Up VIN |
| BigHorn | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $27,625 | MyCar Score™63.8 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Extended Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $29,095 | MyCar Score™63.6 | Look Up VIN |
| Sport | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $30,510 | MyCar Score™63.2 | Look Up VIN |
| TRX | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.7L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $30,780 | MyCar Score™63.2 | Look Up VIN |
ST
Top RatedBody
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
18
HP
210
Seats
2
MSRP
$20,470
Drive
rear wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
18
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$20,995
Drive
rear wheel drive
LoneStar
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$22,030
Drive
rear wheel drive
BigHorn
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$22,030
Drive
rear wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
18
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$23,640
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
18
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$24,985
Drive
rear wheel drive
Laramie
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
4
MSRP
$27,780
Drive
rear wheel drive
TRX
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
18
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,395
Drive
rear wheel drive
Laramie
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
5
MSRP
$28,520
Drive
rear wheel drive
BigHorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,010
Drive
rear wheel drive
LoneStar
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,010
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,540
Drive
rear wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,170
Drive
rear wheel drive
ST
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
2
MSRP
$24,720
Drive
four wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$25,245
Drive
four wheel drive
TRX
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,920
Drive
rear wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$27,935
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
17
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,935
Drive
rear wheel drive
Laramie
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
4
MSRP
$30,760
Drive
four wheel drive
SXT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$26,590
Drive
four wheel drive
LoneStar
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,280
Drive
four wheel drive
Laramie
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
302
Seats
5
MSRP
$32,135
Drive
four wheel drive
BigHorn
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$26,280
Drive
four wheel drive
SLT
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$30,155
Drive
four wheel drive
TRX
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
16
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$28,580
Drive
four wheel drive
LoneStar
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$27,625
Drive
four wheel drive
BigHorn
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$27,625
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Extended Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$29,095
Drive
four wheel drive
Sport
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$30,510
Drive
four wheel drive
TRX
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$30,780
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Extended Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
15–18 MPG
HP Range
210–302 HP
Seating
Up to 2
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
4,850 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2008 Dakota trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
218.5 in
Width
76.4 in
Height
68 in
Wheelbase
130.4 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.7 in
Front Legroom
41.9 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
4,850 lbs
Curb Weight
4,296 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2008 Dodge Dakota 4-DR.
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
★★★★☆(4/5)Open Recalls
2 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
unlimited yr./ unlimited 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
2008 DODGE DAKOTA FAQ
How many recalls does a 2008 Dodge Dakota have?▾
The 2008 Dodge Dakota has 2 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2008 Dodge Dakota?▾
The 2008 Dodge Dakota gets 15–18 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2008 Dodge Dakota trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the ST trim scores highest at 66.3 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2008 Dodge Dakota a good used car?▾
The 2008 Dodge Dakota has an average MyCar Score™ of 65 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. This is a competitive score for the segment.
How much does a 2008 Dodge Dakota cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2008 Dodge Dakota ranged from $20,470 to $32,135. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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