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Dodge Dakota - Engine Specs
Dodge Dakota - Transmission Specs
Dodge Dakota - Dimension Specs
Dodge Dakota - Cargo Box Specs
Dodge Dakota - Accomodations
Dodge Dakota - Trailer Towing

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.5-Liter Magnum®, OHV, SMPI Four-Cylinder 3.9-Liter Magnum®, OHV, SMPI V-6 4.7-Liter Magnum®, sohc, SMPI V-8 5.9-Liter Magnum®, OHV, SMPI V-8
Availability
Std. 2WD Regular and Club Cab®
Std.—Quad Cab™—all, Regular and Club Cab®—4WD;
Optional—Regular and Club Cab®—2WD
V-8, liquid-cooled
Optional—Quad Cab™, 2WD Regular Cab with R/T Group and Club Cab® with R/T Group
Type and Description
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 90˚ V-type, liquid-cooled
V-8, liquid-cooled
Eight-cylinder, 90˚ V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
150 cu. in. (2464 cu. cm)
239 cu. in. (3906 cu. cm)
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
360 cu. in. (5825 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.88 x 3.19 (98.4 x 81)
3.91 x 3.31 (99.3 x 84.1)
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
4.00 x 3.58 (101.6 x 90.9)
Valve System
OHV, eight valves, flat-face followers, hydraulic lifters
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Returnless, sequential, multi-port, electronic
Returnless, sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block and head
Cast-iron block and heads
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Cast-iron block and heads
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
9.1:1
9.3:1
8.9:1
Power (SAE net)
120 bhp (89 kW) @ 5200 rpm (48.5 bhp/liter)
175 bhp (130 kW) @ 4800 rpm (44.9 bhp/liter)
235 hp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm (49-state Quad Cab™), 230 bhp (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm (California Quad Cab™, 50-state regular and Club Cab®)
250 bhp (187 kW) @ 4400 rpm (42.4 bhp/liter)(a), 245 bhp (183 kW) @ 4000 rpm (41.5 bhp/liter)(b)
Torque (SAE net)
145 lb.-ft. (197 N•m) @ 3250 rpm
225 lb.-ft. (305 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
345 lb.-ft. (468 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(a)
335 lb.-ft. (454 N•m) @ 3200 rpm(b)
Max. Engine Speed
5600 rpm
5250 rpm
6000 rpm (electronically limited)
5250 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
4.5 qt. (4.3L)
4 qt. (3.8L)
6 qt. (5.7L)
5 qt. (4.7L)
Coolant Capacity
9.8 qt. (9.3L)
14.0 qt. (13.3L)
13. Qt. (12.3L)
14.6 qt. (13.7L)
Emission Controls
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a)
Dual oxidation mini catalytic converters(a), three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(b)
Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(a), Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(b)
Two oxidation mini catalytic converters(c)(d), Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(e)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)
20/25
2WD: 16/22—man. trans., 16/20—auto. trans.; 4WD: 15/20—man. trans., 14/18—auto. trans.
2WD: 15/20—man. trans., 14/19—auto. trans.; 4WD: 14/19—man. trans., 13/18—auto. trans.
2WD—13/17, 4WD—12/17
(a) Meets Transitional Low Emission Vehicle (TLEV) requirements in all states. Used on Quad Cab™ to meet Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) in California.
(b) Quad Cab™ meets Tier 1 standards in other 49 states.

Transmission
NV1500—Manual, five-Speed Overdrive
NV3500—Manual, five-Speed Overdrive
42RE—Automatic, four-Speed Overdrive
45RFE—Automatic, Multi-Speed Overdrive
46RE—Automatic, four-Speed Overdrive
Availability
Std. with 2.5-liter engine
Std. with 3.9-liter and 4.7-liter engines
Std. with 3.9-liter and 4.7-liter engines
Optional with 4.7-liter engine
Included with 5.9-liter engine
Description
Synchronized in all gears
Synchronized in all gears
Synchronized in all gears
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Hydraulic control, electronically controlled governor overdrive lockout and converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st
3.85
4.02
2.74
3.0
2.45
2nd
2.25
2.32
1.54
1.67—upshift; 1.50—kick-down
1.45
3rd
1.46
1.40
1.00
1.00
1.00
4th
1.00
1.00
0.69
0.75
0.69
5th
0.83
0.73
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-
-
Overall Top Gear
2.94 with 3.55 axle, 3.25 with 3.92 axle
2.34 with 3.21 axle, 2.59 with 3.55 axle or 2.86 with 3.92 axle
2.45 with 3.55 axle or 2.70 with 3.92 axle
2.66 with 3.55 axle or 2.94 with 3.92 axle
2.45 with 3.55 axle or 2.70 with 3.92 axle

Electrical System
2002 Dodge Dakota
Alternator
117-amp—std.; 136-amp—opt.
Battery
Maintenance-free, 600 CCA—std.; 750 CCA—opt.
Transfer case
NV233HD Part-Time
Availability
Standard
Shift Mechanism
Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes
Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked;
 
4WD Low, locked
Low Range Ratio
2.72
Center Differential
None
Transfer case
NV244 Full-Time
Availability
Optional with 4.7-liter engine and on Quad Cab™ with 5.9-liter engines
Shift Mechanism
Electrical/electronic
Operating Modes
Neutral; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked
Low Range Ratio
2.72
Center Differential Type
Planetary with lock
Torque Split, F/R
48/52

Dimensions and Capacities(a)
2002 Dodge Dakota
2WD
 
Regular Cab
 
Wheelbase
111.9 (2843)
Track, Front
60.9 (1546) with 15" x 7" wheels; 62.0 (1572) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels
Track, Rear
61.5 (1562) with 15" x 7" wheels, 62.5 (1588) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels 61.9 (1573) with 15" x 7" wheels and 5900-lb. GVWR
2WD
  
Regular Cab
  
Overall Length
196.0 (4980)
Overall Width(a)
71.6 (1818)
Overall Height
64.7 (1645)
Tailgate Load Height
28.0 (715)
Ground Clearance
 
Front crossmember
8.4 (213)
Rear axle
8.8 (223)
Approach angle
22.0˚
Ramp breakover angle
19.6˚
Departure angle
19.1˚
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gal. (83L)
2WD
 
Club Cab®
 
Wheelbase
131.1 (3331)
Track, Front
60.9 (1546) with 15" x 7" wheels; 62.0 (1572) with 16" x 8" and 17" x 9" wheels
Track, Rear
61.9 (1573) with 15" x 7" wheels and 5900-lb. GVWR
Overall Length
215.1 (5463)
Overall Width(b)
71.6 (1818)
Overall Height
64.9 (1647)
Tailgate Load Height
28.0 (711)
Ground Clearance
 
Front crossmember
8.4 (213)
Rear axle
8.6 (218)
Approach angle
22.1˚
Ramp breakover angle
17.9˚
Departure angle
19.0˚
Fuel Tank Capacity
22 gal. (83L)

Cargo Box Dimensions
Regular and Club Cab® Box
Regular Cab and Club Cab Box
Quad Cab Box
Nominal Box Length, ft.
6.5
5.25
Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed
77.4 (1966)
63.7 (1619)
Width, Maximum
59.3 (1506)
59.3 (1507)
Distance Between Wheelhouses
45.1 (1146)
45.1 (1145)
Depth
17.5 (446)
17.5 (444)
Volume
46.0 cu. ft. (1.3 cu. m)
38.1 cu. ft. (1.08 cu. m)
Tailgate Opening Width
53.3 (1354)
53.3 (1355)

Accommodations
Regular Cab
Club Cab
Quad Cab Box
Seating Capacity, F/R
2 or 3
2 or 3/3
2 or 3/3
Front - Head room
40.0 (1016)
40.0 (1016)
39.6 (1007)
Front - Leg room
41.9 (1063)
41.9 (1063)
41.9 (1063)
Front - Shoulder room
57.2 (1453)
57.2 (1453)
57.2 (1454)
Front - Hip room
54.9 (1395)
54.9 (1395)
55.9 (1420)
Interior Volume
55.5 cu. ft.
55.5 cu. ft.
54.9 cu. ft.
Seat Travel
8.7 (220)
8.7 (220)
8.7 (220)
Recliner Range
53°
53°
53°
Rear - Head room
-
36.8 (934)
38.2 (972)
Rear - Leg room min.
-
32.1 (815)
36.0 (914)
Rear - Knee clearance
-
4.6 (116)
3.0 (77)
Rear - Shoulder room
-
54.7 (1389)
57.4 (1459)
Rear Hip Room
-
53.1 (1349)
54.2 (1376)
Interior Volume
-
37.4 cu. ft.
45.9 cu. ft.
Cab Cargo Volume (rear seat up)
-
36.0 cu. ft.
29.9 cu. ft.

Specifications Body/Frame
2WD
4WD
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive
Longitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box
Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box

Suspension
2WD
4WD
Front
Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock torsion bars, gas-charged
Upper and lower "A" arms, absorbers, stabilizer bar shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Live axle, four-leaf longitudinal springs, gas-charged shock absorbers—std; stabilizer bar—opt. With bar—opt. with Tire and Handling Group Tire and Handling Group
Live axle, four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs, gas- charged shock absorbers—std.; stabilizer

Steering
Regular Cab
Club Cab and Quad Cab
2WD
Type
Power rack and pinion
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
14.7:1
14.7:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.0 ft. (11.0 m)
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.86
2.86
4WD
Type
Power rack and pinion
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
16.1:1
16.1:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
35.8 ft. (10.9 m)
41.2 ft. (12.6 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.18
3.18

Brakes
2002 Dodge Dakota
Front
Availability
Standard—All
Size and type
11.3 x 0.9 (287 x 24) vented disc with 2.76 (70) single-piston sliding caliper(a)
Swept area
214 sq. in. (1381 sq. cm)
Rear
Availability
Standard—Regular Cab and Club Cab®
  Size and type
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS
  Swept area
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Availability
Standard—Quad Cab™, Included—Regular Cab with 3.9-liter engine and 5900-pound GVWR
  Size and type
11.0 x 2.25 (279 x 57) drum with ABS
  Swept area
155.5 sq. in. (1003 sq. cm)
Power Assist
Availability
Standard—All
Type
Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
(a) Available with ABS.

Specifications - Trailer Towing(a) Regular Cab 2WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission Axle Ratio GCWR, lbs.(c) Maximum Trailer Weight,lbs.(d)
4700
2.5L I-4 and five-speed manual
3.55
5400
1800
 
 
3.92
5800
2200
5000
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.21
7500
3700
 
 
3.55
8000
4200
 
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
5000
   
  
3.92
9200
5400
 
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5650
 
 
3.92
10,500
6650
 
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5300
 
 
3.92
10,500
6600
 
5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic(e)
3.92
6090
2000
5900
3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.21
7500
3600
 
3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8000
4100
 
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5550
 
 
3.92
10,500
6550
 
4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5200
 
 
3.92
10,500
6500
5400 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3950
   
3.92
8800
4750
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5100
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5400
   
3.92
10,500
6400
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5000
   
3.92
10,500
6300
5900 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3850
   
3.92
8800
4650
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5050
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5300
   
3.92
10,500
6300
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4950
   
3.92
10,500
6250
4900 2.5L I-4 and five-speed manual
3.92
5800
2000
5350 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.21
7500
3500
   
3.55
8000
4000
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4750
   
3.92
9200
5150
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5450
   
3.92
10,500
6450
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5050
   
3.92
10,500
6350
  5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic(e)
3.92
6273
2000
5900 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3900
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5050
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5350
   
3.92
10,500
6350
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5000
   
3.92
10,500
6300
5600 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3750
   
3.92
8800
4550
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
4900
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5150
   
3.92
10,500
6150
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4800
   
3.92
10,500
6100
5900 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3700
   
3.92
8800
4500
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
4950
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5150
   
3.92
10,500
6150
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4750
   
3.92
10,500
6050
6010 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3600
   
3.92
8800
4400
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4400
   
3.92
9200
4800
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5050
   
3.92
10,500
6050
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4700
   
3.92
10,500
6000
  5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9500
4900
       
3.92
10,800
6200
6010 3.9L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3350
       
3.92
8800
4150
  3.9L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4150
   
3.92
9200
4550
  4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
4800
   
3.92
10,500
5800
  4.7L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9500
4750
   
3.92
10,500
5750
  5.9L V-8 and four-speed automatic
3.55
9500
4650
   
3.92
10,800
5950
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.
(d) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers, cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(e) R/T Equipment Group only.