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2003 Dodge Dakota
VIN
1D7GL72Z53S183968
Kennewick, WA
Listed at
$7,250
This 2003 Dodge Dakota is listed at $7,250 with 174,958 miles in Kennewick, WA.
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Sold by Elite Auto Sales
800 W Columbia Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336
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2003 Dodge Dakota
VIN 1D7GL72Z53S183968
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,255 (+20.9%) over 8 months.
Nov 17, 2025 · $5,995
Jul 10, 2026 · $7,250
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1D7GL72Z53S183968, spanning 8 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Auto Sales | Kennewick, WA 99336 | $7,250 | 174,958 mi | 2026-07-10 | 17 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Auto Sales | 99336 | $7,250 | 174,958 mi | 2026-01-19 | 227 d ago |
| Elite Auto Sales | Kennewick, WA 99336 | $7,250 | 174,958 mi | 2026-01-19 | 239 d ago |
| Elite 1 Auto Sales | Kennewick, WA 99336 | $7,250 | 174,958 mi | 2025-11-15 | 281 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1D7GL72Z53S183968Engine
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
2003
Made by
FCA US LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
17
MPG
City
16
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
$2,740
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Dodge Dakota likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$13,700
Insurance
$5,950
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,650
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Dodge Dakota has 11 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2003 Dodge Dakota 4-DR. Cab
11 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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SUSPENSIONON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE…NHTSA campaign 04V596000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Dodge Dakota from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Dodge Dakota over the last 6 months — the market held steady .
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Jun
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,999 |
| May 2026 | $6,995 |
| June 2026 | $6,948 |
| July 2026 | $6,995 |
| August 2026 | $6,393 |
| September 2026 | $5,999 |
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As of September 18, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2003–2005) to the 2003 Dodge Dakota in this catalog, the 2005 Chevrolet Colorado has the lowest median asking price ($7,500, 52 listings with photos) and the 2003 Ford Ranger the highest ($8,850, 60 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2003 Dodge Dakota
All trims · United States
$7,250Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,900 · 46 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,895–$8,899
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2003 Ford Ranger
All trims
$8,850Median asking price · 60 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,000–$11,349
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$250 higher median
2005 Chevrolet Colorado
All trims
$7,500Median asking price · 52 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,995–$9,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Dakota All trims | $6,900 | $4,895–$8,899 | 46 |
| 2003 Nissan Frontier All trims | $7,700 | $5,950–$9,250 | 25 |
| 2003 Ford Ranger All trims | $8,850 | $6,000–$11,349 | 60 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $7,500 | $5,995–$9,995 | 52 |
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 18, 2026, 05:00 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 2 · 2002–2004What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60 | $7,888 | 100% | 136,184 mi |
| 2003 | 47 | $6,487 | 82% | 155,661 mi |
| 2002 | 48 | $6,237 | 79% | 134,407 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
