2002 Dodge Dakota - Specs

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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	-	-	-
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.