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1990 Dodge

Dakota Pickup 2WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Dodge Dakota: best and worst years
1990 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD

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PhotoJacob Frey 4ACC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup TrucksEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
204 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
124 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,307 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
63
Reported injuries
3

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING38%
  • POWER TRAIN19%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15%
  • STRUCTURE6%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 72 total.

Dodge Dakota: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.