1989 Dodge Dakota Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	1987 - 1996

Engine & Transmission

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1989 :	263,539
1989 Dodge Dakota
Shelby Convertible Pickup 2 dr. 3 P :	2,842

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19870701
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V094000
Summary	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.
Notes	OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NO RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CALL CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19880901
NHTSA Campaign ID	89V237000
Summary	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.
Notes	SYSTEM: ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.

Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Manufacturer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19881001
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V232000
Summary	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.
Notes	ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1989 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$15,350
Avg. Household Income :	$27,450
Avg. Home :	$120,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.97
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1989 Dodge Dakota? A: The 1989 Dodge Dakota has a wheelbase size of 111.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1989 Dodge Dakota? A: The 1989 Dodge Dakota has a length of 185.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1989 Dodge Dakota? A: The 1989 Dodge Dakota has a width of 69.40 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1989 Dodge Dakota? A: The 1989 Dodge Dakota was offered as a Pickup, Shelby Convertible Pickup.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1989? A: Dodge produced 263,539 automobiles in 1989.

Q: What transmissions did the 1989 Dodge Dakota have? A: The 1989 Dodge Dakota had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic, 4 speed Automatic.