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2008 Dodge Dakota Crash Tests

Use our daily updated records to check 2008 Dodge Dakota crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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2008 Dodge Dakota Research

2008 Dodge Dakota

MSRP Range:$20,470 - $24,825  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive

Dakota Crash Test Ratings
Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

Dakota 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

Dakota Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)
Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
1.19 No-tip
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