What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Dodge · 1987

1987 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	25	21	423
3.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	19	18	494
3.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	16	22	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V115000

THESE TRUCKS WERE EQUIPPED WITH REAR PARK BRAKE CABLES WHICH CAUSED LIMITED REAR BRAKE SHOE TRAVEL RESULTING IN THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NOT HOLDING THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WHEN PARKED ON A 20% GRADE, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105. CONSEQUENCE OF DEF

Campaign 87V050000

SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM CABLES MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 Seat Belts 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.