2008 Dakota SXT Extended Cab Pickup Safety Ratings

This Passenger was tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for rollover, crash, and stability safety. How did it perform? View all available safety ratings below.

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2008 Dodge Dakota SXT Extended Cab Pickup Crash Test Results

Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating	Static Stability Factor	Dynamic Test
4 of 5	1.19	No-tip

Crash Test Ratings

Frontal Impact		Side Impact
Driver's Side	5 of 5	Front Occupant	5 of 5
Passenger's Side	5 of 5	Rear Occupant	5 of 5

Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact	Head Injury Criterion	Chest Deceleration	Femur Load
Driver's Side	292 HIC	33g	1214lbs \| 931lbs
Passenger's Side	384 HIC	34g	512lbs \| 184lbs
Side Impact	Thoratic Trauma Index		Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant	27		41
Rear Occupant	37		34

2008 Dakota SXT Extended Cab Pickup Safety Features

• Child Seat Lower Anchorage	• Adjustable Upper Belt - Front	• Pretensioner
• Energy Management Feature	• Integrated Saftey Belt	• Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt
• Advanced Air Bag Features	• Rear Seat Head Restraint	• Trunk Release
• Tire Pressure Monitor

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