1992 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.5L 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 1992 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.5L 5MT is a 100-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,175 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 184.2 inches long on a 112.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,175 ($25,886 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Chrysler K I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 104 mm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.2 in |
| Height | 64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1992 Dodge Dakota 2WD I4 2.5L 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAKOTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
NHTSA campaign 06E049000
Apr 11, 2000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. INADVERTENT PLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON AFTER THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.
NHTSA campaign 00V106000
221 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAKOTA
Owner Complaints
221 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Dodge DAKOTA (20 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 110 |
| Hydraulic | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 32 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Structure | 13 |
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 1992 DODGE DAKOTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.