1987 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.2L 5MT
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- Photo: 1994 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab in Emerald Green Metallic, Front Left, 10-17-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport Club Cab 4x2, front right, 01-01-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dodge Dakota V8 SLT extcab by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Dodge Dakota SE 4×4 in Dark Suede and Medium Suede, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.2L 5MT is a 94-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $7,944 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 94 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 185.0 inches long on a 112.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,944 ($22,727 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L Chrysler K I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 94 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 92 mm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.2L 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge DAKOTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 14, 1987 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT.
Consequence: THROTTLE WOULD STAY PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN ACCELERATORPEDAL IS RELEASED.
Remedy: INSTALL A WASHER AT SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
NHTSA campaign 87V050000
Aug 18, 1986 · PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH REAR PARK BRAKE CABLES WHICH CAUSED LIMITED REAR BRAKE SHOE TRAVEL RESULTING IN THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WHEN PARKED ON A 20% GRADE, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE TRUCK IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE PARKING BRAKE SET, IT MAY ROLL BACK CAUSING DAMAGE OR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLES.
NHTSA campaign 86V115000
20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge DAKOTA
Owner Complaints
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge DAKOTA (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 DODGE DAKOTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.