Truck Trend is the source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information that matters to real truck users. Check out the latest info for the 2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab with 2WD & 4WD options. Read the complete specs on the standard 3.7-LITER, SOHC, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6 MAGNUM or optional 4.7-LITER, SOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI V-8 with three transmissions options.
| 2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Assembly Plant | Dodge City (Warren, Michigan) |
| Introduction Date | March 2004 |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Compact Pickup |
| Body style / driveline | Crew cab (2 or 3/3 passengers), Longitudinal front engine with 2WD, 4WD compact pickup with 5.3-foot bed |
| Construction | Body on Frame - Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber isolators |
| ENGINE |
| | 3.7-LITER, SOHC, 12-VALVE SMPI V-6 MAGNUM | 4.7-LITER (Corsair), SOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI V-8 |
| Availability | Std. --ST, Big Horn, TRX4, Laramie | Opt.--Big Horn, TRX4, Laramie |
| Type and Description | 90° V-6, liquid-cooled with balance shaft | V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 226 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm) | 287 cu. In. (4701 cu. Cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.66 x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8) | 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers | Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless | Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Cast-iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft | Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1--standard output |
| Power (estimated SAE net) | 210 bhp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (58.1 bhp/L) | 302 bhp (224 kW) @ 5,650 rpm (64.2 bhp/L)--standard output |
| Torque (estimated SAE net) | 235 lb.-ft. (319 N*m) @ 4,000 rpm | 329 lb.-ft. (454 N*m) @ 3,950 rpm--standard output |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,000 rpm (electronically limited) | 5,750 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 | E85 (Ethanol) or Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2--Normal |
| Oil Capacity | 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/20 | 6 qt. (5.7L) |
| Emission Controls | 2WD: 16/20--Manual Trans(c), 15/20--Auto Trans(c)
4WD: 15/19--Manual Trans(c), 14/18--Auto Trans(c)
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features (a,b) | Standard Output:
14/19--2WD Auto Trans ( c )
14/19--4WD Auto Trans ( c )
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features (a) |
| | (a) 3.7L [EKG] Auto Trans: Meets ULEV II emission requirements in CA, CT MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA. Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions in other 39 States.
(b) 3.7L [EKG] Manual Trans: Meets LEV II emission requirements in CA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, PA, RI, VT and WA. Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions in other 39 States.
(c) Tentative EPA label values, pending official test results. | (c) Tentative EPA label values, pending official test results.
(a) 4.7L [EVE] FFV: Meets LEV II emission requirements in 11 State (CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, OR, RI and VT). Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements in other 39 States. |
| TRANSMISSIONS |
| | GETRAG 238--MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE | 42RLE--Automatic, four-speed overdrive | 5-45RFE--AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
| Availability | Std.--3.7 | 3.7L engine | Included with 4.7L engines |
| Description | Synchronized in all gears | Clutch-selected planetary gear sets full electronic control, electronicallycontrolled torque converter clutch | Clutch-selected planetary gear sets, full electronic control, electronicallycontrolled torque converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st | 4.23 | 2.84 | 3 |
| 2nd | 2.53 | 1.57 | 1.67--upshift; 1.50--kick-down |
| 3rd | 1.67 | 1 | 1 |
| 4th | 1.23 | 0.69 | 0.75 |
| 5th | 1 | -- | 0.67 |
| 6th | 0.79 | -- | -- |
| Reverse | 3.84 | -- | -- |
| Overall Top Gear | 2.54 with 3.21 axle ratio, 2.80 with 3.55 axle ratio | 2.45 with 3.55 axle ratio, 2.74 with 3.92 axle ratio | 2.34 with 3.55 axle ratio or 2.59 with 3.92 axle ratio |
| TRANSFER CASES |
| | NV233HD | NV243HD |
| Availability | Standard - 4.7L | Standard - 3.7L 4x4 |
| Shift Mechanism | Electrical/electronic | Electrical/electronic |
| Operating Modes | Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked | Neutral; 2WD; 4WD High, locked; 4WD Low, locked |
| Low Range Ratio | 2.72 | 2.72 |
| Center Differential | None | None |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Alternator | 136-amp |
| Battery | Maintenance-free, top-terminal 600 CCA--std.; 750 CCA--opt. |
| BODY AND FRAME |
| Description | 2WD | 4WD |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear drive | Longitudinal front engine with transfer case for rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive |
| Construction | Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber isolators | Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on rubber isolators |
| SUSPENSION |
| Front | Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Live axle, multi-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure shock absorbers |
| STEERING |
| Type Power | rack and pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 17.4:1 |
| Turning Diameter (Curb-to-curb) | 44.0 ft. (13.4 m) |
| Steering Turns (Lock-to-lock) | 3.17 |
| BRAKES |
| Front - Availability | Standard |
| Size and Type | 12.3 x 1.1 (312 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) dual-piston sliding caliper |
| Swept Area | 248 sq. in. (1604 sq. cm) |
| Rear - Availability | Standard |
| Size and Type | 11.6 x 2.28 (295 x 58) drum with ABS |
| Swept Area | 166.6 sq. in. (1076 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist | Standard |
| Type | 9.06 (230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum |
| FUEL SYSTEM |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 gal. (83L) |