2006 Dodge Dakota Specifications

Specifications

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Price :	$16,435
Weight :	4408 lbs \| 1999.435 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 6 90-degree \| Magnum
Displacement :	3701 cc \| 225.8 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	12 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	6000 RPM

V 8 \| Magnum® \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	4701 cc \| 286.9 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3900 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	5750 RPM

V 8 \| High Output \| Vee-Type
Displacement :	4701 cc \| 286.9 cu in. \| 4.7 L.
Power :	260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	16 SOHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
Redline :	5750 RPM

Transmission:
6 Manual , 4 Automatic , 5 Automatic 545RFE

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.23
2nd Gear :	2.53
3rd Gear :	1.67
4th Gear :	1.23
5th Gear :	1.00
6th Gear :	0.79

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	SABERSPORT
NHTSA Campaign ID	09E012000
Summary	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence	DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20040101
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V313000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Mfr Report Date	20040201
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V352000
Summary	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or 'Zone B.' Lastly, unless included in 'Zone A' or 'Zone B' above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Consequence	These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Manufacturer	Chrysler Group LLC
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V795000
Summary	Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Consequence	Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V039000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence	THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F08.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	20050913
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V038000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP PREMATURELY DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence	THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes	DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F05.(MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-06-003).CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Dodge Dakota? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a wheelbase size of 131.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Dodge Dakota? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a length of 218.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Dodge Dakota? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a width of 74.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have?A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 39.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have?A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has legroom of 41.90 inches.

Q: What is the 2006 Dodge Dakota's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.

Q: How much did the 2006 Dodge Dakota cost when new?A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota had a base price of approximately $16,435 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Dodge Dakota? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota was offered as a , Laramie / 4x2, ST / 4x2.

Q: What engines did the 2006 Dodge Dakota have? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota had the following engine options: V 6 (3701 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 235 Ft-Lbs (319 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8Vee-Type (4701 cc | 286.9 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 230 BHP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 290 Ft-Lbs (393 NM) @ 3900 RPM

V 8Vee-Type (4701 cc | 286.9 cu in. | 4.7 L.) with 260 BHP (191.36 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Dodge Dakota have? A: The 2006 Dodge Dakota had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic, 5 speed Automatic 545RFE.