When we set out create to the biggest, strongest, most capable Dakota ever, we didn't skimp on the most important feature of all: safety. That's why the all-new 2005 Dodge Dakota Club Cab has received a Five-Star rating in front and side-impact crash tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).*

Some of the safety and security features built into the 2005 Dakota include:

  • Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags† with occupant classification system (OCS)
  • Available supplemental side-curtain air bags
  • Class-exclusive replaceable hydroformed front frame structure and octagonal rail tips
  • Large front disc brakes and standard rear-wheel antilock brakes
  • Available Security Group with integrated vehicle alarm system and Sentry Key®
  • Child seat tether anchors (LATCH) and child-protection rear door locks
Air Bag Protection
Air bags, air bags, and more air bags. The all-new Dakota features standard advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags† with an occupant classification system (OCS) that adjusts the deployment force of the passenger-side front air bag based on passenger weight. Supplemental side-curtain air bags are available on both Quad Cab® and Club Cab® body styles to provide increased side-impact protection to front and rear outboard occupants in the event of a collision.
Replaceable Frame Rail Tips

Dakota is built from the ground up and the frame rails forward to provide added protection to all passengers. In the event of a front-impact collision, specially designed octagonal front frame rail tips collapse rearward to absorb impact energy. And they're easily replaceable, minimizing the need for time-consuming, costly repairs to the front of the frame rails.
ABS
You've heard of stopping on a dime. How about stopping on a wet dime? The all-new Dakota features large front disc brakes and standard rear-wheel or available four-wheel antilock brakes that help prevent wheel lockup and improve steering control in extreme braking or slippery conditions.
Rear Head Restraints

Our safety engineers didn't rest their heads when it came to protecting yours. The rear head restraints on all Dakota models have a foam-padded steel rod structure with ladder-style design. The result? Increased protection in the event of a collision, and outstanding rearward visibility to help avoid one in the first place.

 

 

 

* Based on NHTSA's 2005 model-year ratings. Club Cab only. Rear seat not tested.

† Certified to the federal regulation for automatic passenger occupant classification. Always use seat belts. Children 12 and under should always be in a backseat correctly using a child restraint system, or have the seat belt positioned correctly for the child's age and weight.