2008 Dodge Dakota SXT

VIN 1D7HW38N98S621830

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2008 Dodge Dakota SXT

VIN 1D7HW38N98S621830

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NHTSA build data for 1D7HW38N98S621830

Trim

SXT

Engine

4.7L · V8

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2008

Made by

FCA US LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,740 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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AIR BAGS

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V352000
AIR BAGS

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,…

NHTSA campaign 15V313000

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Model-level data for the 2008 Dodge Dakota from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Dodge Dakota over the last 6 months — the market firmed $23 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$8,974
May 2026	$7,900
June 2026	$7,942
July 2026	$8,132
August 2026	$9,740
September 2026	$8,997

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As of September 13, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2007–2008) to the 2008 Dodge Dakota in this catalog, the 2008 Honda Ridgeline has the lowest median asking price ($8,875, 80 listings with photos) and the 2007 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($12,999, 200 listings).

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2008 Dodge Dakota

All trims · United States

$8,925

Comparison catalog median · 32 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$12,999

Median asking price · 200 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$10,698–$15,898

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2008 Dodge Dakota All trims	$8,925	$6,900–$10,999	32
2008 Chevrolet Colorado All trims	$9,750	$7,995–$11,080	42
2008 Nissan Frontier All trims	$9,992	$7,995–$11,428	50
2008 Ford Ranger All trims	$10,900	$8,480–$13,165	59
2008 Honda Ridgeline All trims	$8,875	$6,999–$10,988	80
2007 Toyota Tacoma All trims	$12,999	$10,698–$15,898	200

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2005–2011

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2011	56	$10,672	100%	113,185 mi
2010	24	$10,988	103%	136,290 mi
2008	41	$8,995	84%	141,415 mi
2007	44	$7,996	75%	121,491 mi
2006	78	$6,995	66%	147,991 mi
2005	103	$7,500	70%	150,425 mi