Dodge Dakota Third generation (ND) - Facelift (2008 - 2011)



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Third generation (ND) - Facelift of Dodge Dakota has been in production since 2008 by 2011.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Third generation (ND) - Facelift is shorter than the previous generation by 0.3 inches , is wider by 4.7 inches , is lower by 0.7 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 85 lbs.


Dodge Dakota Third generation (ND) - Facelift dimensions and specs


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Third generation (ND) - Facelift
Body style Truck
Engine options 3.7L EKG Magnum, 3.7L V-6, ,
4.7L Magnum V8, 4.7L V-8, 235 HP, 295 lb/ft
Length 218.5 - 218.8 in
Width 71.7 - 76.4 in
Height 68 - 68.7 in
Wheelbase 131.30 in
Curb weight 4175 - 4859 lbs
Number of doors 4
Seating capacity 2 - 5
Front hip room 54.90 in
Rear hip room 56 - 56.9 in
Front Headroom 39.6 - 39.9 in
Rear Headroom 36.5 - 38.4 in
Front shoulder room 57.70 in
Rear shoulder room 57.4 - 57.5 in
Fuel tank capacity 22.00 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 14 - 16/18 - 20
Payload capacity 1150 - 1840 lb
Towing capacity 3150 - 7050 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 7 - 9.9 sec
¼ mile time 15.3 - 17.3 sec

Dodge Dakota Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Dodge Dakota Third generation (ND) - Facelift production period from 2008 to 2011 drivers have reported 176 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, STEERING.
Model Year Complaints
2011 Dakota
39
2010 Dakota
31
2009 Dakota
17
2008 Dakota
89

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and...
67
~ 21612 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph a loud grinding...
26
~ 42603 miles
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota. while driving 5 mph the power steering failed. the contact checked the power...
22
~ 53463 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the blower motor resistor connector on the 2001 dodge dakota's are overheating and melting the connectors this is causing a...
21
~ 73100 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
was driving at low rate of speed on side road. began to smell burning tire smell. pulled over and right...
13
~ 98055 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
se barrio hasta chocar con la valla y volcarse corrio un pequeo tramo de capota...
11
~ 40397 miles
ENGINE
tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the check engine and air bag...
8
~ 81886 miles
SUSPENSION
at 60 597 miles all the tie rods and ball joints completely failed. other dodge truck models were recalled for...
8
~ 52530 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the driver's side headlight failed. the contact mentioned...
8
~ 77953 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota. while driving 65 mph the contact lost control of the vehicle. the...
5
~ 187400 miles
WHEELS
was driving at low rate of speed on side road. began to smell burning tire smell. pulled over and right...
5
~ 50758 miles
TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota quadcab 4x4 with bf goodrich rugged trail tires line sizes p265/70/r16. the...
4
~ 25348 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
i was in a wreck while in motion on a highway the truck was tboned on the passenger side and
3
~ 61667 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
takatarecall when attempting to engage the wiper washers the blades move but no washer fluid sprays on the window. sometimes...
3
~ 109000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. while adding gasoline to the fuel tank the contact was unable to...
3
~ 27167 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
front brakes get grabby than lock-up when driven at random speeds. this causes the wheels to smoke and rotor grinding....
3
~ 20604 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i took my truck to eastgate chrysler at 500 north shadeland ave. 46219 ph.# 317-352-7192 to have my airbag recall...
2
~ 51697 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the windshield wipers were inoperative. the dealer was...
2
~ 31056 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
turn signals and wipers intermittent. push lever down and right signal may blink or no signal or left signal. push...
2
~ 22500 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signals and wipers intermittent. push lever down and right signal may blink or no signal or left signal. push...
2
~ 38346 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. the contact hears static in every radio station in his vehicle. the vehicle...
2
~ 4 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
vehicle fails to reverse then jerks in and out of reverse vehicle was returned to dealer for repair service manager...
2
~ 25747 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise without warning....
1
~ 190000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. while driving 20 mph the brakes were dragging and caused the vehicle...
1
~ 50000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph the contact inadvertently bumped...
1
~ 38000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the rear end of...
1
~ 69200 miles
VALVE > TIRES
on 9 july 2012 i took my vehicle into t j tire and service in richlands nc. i was there...
1
~ 67000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph he attempted to apply the...
1
~ 1000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING
the steering linkage ball joint broke on my 2008 dodge dakota with only 23 153 miles. *kb...
1
~ 23153 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signals and wipers intermittent. push lever down and right signal may blink or no signal or left signal. push...
1
~ 45000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i was driving east on a two lane road as i heard a slight pop come from my driver side...
1
~ 51243 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the floor mat caused the accelerator pedal to stick....
1
~ 62000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
while traveling at an approximated speed of 15mph on a forest service road the sidewall of the tire blew out.
1
~ 3000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. upon entering the vehicle he noticed water on the seats. the vehicle was...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. while driving 45-50 mph the vehicle stalled. the entire instrument panel failed to...
1
~ 4100 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. while driving 45 mph the engine in her vehicle suddenly shut off. the...
1
~ 4108 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
wrong tires on truck 2ply will blow out if put on a truck. *tr...
1
~ 9400 miles
SEATS
i own a 2005 dodge dakota crew cab. when involved in a serious rear end collision to my vehicle the...
1

How to improve the appearance of your Dodge Dakota and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Dodge Dakota to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

  • All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bumper Lip Splitter Kit - Chin Spoiler Protector for Front or Rear - Lips Protect and Cover Lower Bumper for a Dropped Look - Universal Fit

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  • GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car Plastic Rivets Fasteners Push Retainer Kit Most Popular Sizes Auto Push Pin Rivets Set -Door Trim Panel Fender Clips for GM Ford Toyota Honda Chrysler

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  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/Red

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

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  • Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bumper Fastener Kit(blue) …

    Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...

    • Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
  • All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bumper Lip Splitter Kit - Chin Spoiler Protector for Front or Rear - Lips Protect and Cover Lower Bumper for a Dropped Look - Universal Fit

    All-Fit Automotive 3.5 Inch Universal Bu...

    • ✔️ Protect your bumper from scrapes; OEM grade lip is made in the USA and does not rip or tear
    • ✔️ The strongest bumper lip you can buy; Heavy duty material offers excellent protection
    • ✔️...
  • iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex Style Flexible Free Style LED Daytime Running Light Kit, Xenon White Color

    iJDMTOY 30W High Power 10-LED LEDayFlex ...

    • All new Free-style flexible design
    • 10 pieces super bright 3W each eagle eye LED lights (30W total)
    • Each LED light is measured at 0.94" in diameter and 1.00" in length
    • Free style mounting to bumper...

Fender flares

  • Rightline Gear Full Size Long Truck Bed Tent (8')

    Rightline Gear Full Size Long Truck Bed ...

    • UNIQUE FLOORLESS DESIGN: Cut down on set up time; the Truck Tent's floorless design allows for set up without removing gear from the bed.
    • 1 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY: Shop confidently; our service team is based...
  • EZ Flares – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 1-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...

    • ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal Flexible Foam Rubber 2-Inch Fender Flares

    EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...

    • MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

    GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...

    • 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
    • 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
  • 4Pcs Factory Style Wheel Fender Flares Compatible with Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 05-11, Front and Rear, Matte Black

    4Pcs Factory Style Wheel Fender Flares C...

    • ▶️ These fender flares are compatible with Dodge Dakota Crew Cab 2005-2011.
    • ▶️ This parcel will come with [2] front and [2] rear wheel fender flares, things like chalking, cracking or warping will not happen...
  • Bushwacker 51908-02 Extend-A-Fender Fender Flares 4pc. Set fits 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota (5.4' Truck Bed - Crew Cab Only)

    Bushwacker 51908-02 Extend-A-Fender Fend...

    • PROTECTION WITH STYLE:  A smooth, contoured look designed with oversize wheels and tires in mind, the Extend-A-Fender Flares provide premium-grade protection with a matte black finish that can be painted to match
    • WIDER PERFORMANCE-INSPIRED PROFILE. Adds tire coverage for body protection...

Rims

  • All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips for Curb Rash Prevention – Universal Fit (Black)

    All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...

    • Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
    • 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
    • Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
  • Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center Caps 4.25 Inch Stainless Steel Push Through Center Caps Car Trailer Wheel Center Caps for Truck Auto Wheels and Rims, Silver

    Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...

    • Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
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  • VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Luminous Skull Tire Air Valves Stem Caps,Night Glow Luminous Wheels Cap Tire Valve Stem,Tire Valve Caps Wheel Rim Dust Cover for Car Truck Motorcycles SUVs (Red)

    VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...

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  • 4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel Brush Long Car Rim Cleaning Brush Soft Bristle Master Wheel Brush Extended Reach Wheel Gerbils Angled Wheel Rim Brush Tire for Wheels Tire Rims Motorcycles

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  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

    8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...

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  • Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch Up Paint Rim Scratch Repair Pen Quick And Easy Wheel(BLACK)

    Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...

    • If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
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Coilovers

  • iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Finish JDM Quick Release Fastener Kit Compatible With Car Bumper Trunk Fender Hatch Lid

    iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...

    • Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
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    • Made with T6 6061 high quality...
  • Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6'-9' Front Bumper Lip Splitter Diffuser Strut Rod Tie Bars Compatible with Most Vehicles [Silver]

    Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...

    • ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
    • ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
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  • Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Splitter Diffuser Protector Body Kit with Adjustable 10'-13' Support Splitter Rod Compatible with Honda Accord Civic, Volkswagen MK5 MK6 MK7, Black w/White

    Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...

    • 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
    • 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
  • Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotive Floor mat (Mats Color 19)

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  • IKON MOTORSPORTS, Rear Diffuser Compatible With Universal Vehicles 22' x 20' in, Universal Unpainted ABS Plastic Rear Lip Finisher Under Chin Spoiler Underspoiler Splitter

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    • Universal Fitment 22x20 inch. Please Measure Your Vehicle Length And Dimensions Prior to Purchasing
    • Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Unpainted Black
    • Package includes: 1x Rear Diffuser
    • Bolt-on Installation, Instructions NOT included, Professional Installation is Highly...
  • SINGARO 4PCS Aluminum Valve Stem Cap, Grenade Decorative Tire Valve Stem Cap Exterior Accessories for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles and Bicycles (Black)

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    • High quality: High quality aluminum alloy is used to replace the original bad valve cap of the tire, which can keep the wheel working well.
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Decals

  • 8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals Reflective Car Stickers Automotive Decals Hash Stripe Stickers for 18-21 Inch Wheels Tire Rim Safety Decoration Accessories (Red)

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  • 3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal, 2PCS 3.8' X 0.6' Patriotic Stars Stripe USA Flag Car Stickers for Laptop/Car/Truck/Window/Bumper

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  • Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car Sticker-Universal for Most Vehicle (Black)

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