These are standard specifications for the 1989 Dodge Dakota, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 1987 - 1996 |
Engine & 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). |
Data updated January 2023
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.
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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.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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