1990 Dodge Dakota 4WD V6 3.9L 5MT
Unverified
All photo credits
- 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 1990 Dodge Dakota 4WD V6 3.9L 5MT is a 125-hp 3.9-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $13,210 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 125 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 185.9 inches long on a 112.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,700 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $13,210 ($32,848 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.9L Chrysler LA V6 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 99.3 x 84 mm |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection (TBI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.9 in |
| Width | 68.4 in |
| Height | 67.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,700 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Dodge Dakota 4WD V6 3.9L 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAKOTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 6, 2001 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT OCTOBER 1988 - JUNE 1989). THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence: THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 01V232000
Jun 13, 1996 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence: THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 96V094000
Dec 27, 1989 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
NHTSA campaign 89V237000
66 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAKOTA
Owner Complaints
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge DAKOTA (5 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 27 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 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 1990 DODGE DAKOTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.