Dodge Dakota evolution

A mid-size pickup built 1987–2011, notable for offering optional V8 power in the compact-truck class.
3 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (AN)1987–1996
1987
Dodge Dakota First generation (AN)ⓘ
New generation
First generation (AN)
📅 1987–1996

First pickup with rack-and-pinion steering and an available V8 engine.

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Second generation (DN)1997–2004
1997
Dodge Dakota Second generation (DN)ⓘ
New generation
Second generation (DN)
📅 1997–2004

Adopted big-rig Ram-style front end and introduced the 5.9L R/T performance variant.

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Third generation (ND)2005–2011
2005
Dodge Dakota Third generation (ND)ⓘ
New generation
Third generation (ND)
📅 2005–2011

Redesign sharing Durango architecture, offered only in Club and Quad Cab configurations.

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