1995 Dodge Dakota 4WD V6 3.9L 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 1995 Dodge Dakota 4WD V6 3.9L 5MT is a 175-hp 3.9-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $17,345 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Dakota measures 189.0 inches long on a 111.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,688 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,345 ($36,989 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.9L Chrysler Magnum V6 |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 99.3 x 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189 in |
| Width | 69.4 in |
| Height | 67.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,688 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1995 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1995 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
212 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge DAKOTA
Owner Complaints
212 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Dodge DAKOTA (38 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 23 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Seat Belts | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 24 |
| Power Train | 23 |
| Hydraulic | 22 |
| Structure | 18 |
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 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.