What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 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 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Wheels. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Dodge · 1988

1988 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
3.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592
3.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	11	15	13	684

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 87V194000

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY CONTAIN A PARK SPRAG ROD ASSEMBLY THAT MAY STICK IN THE TOOTH BUTT UNENGAGED POSITION.

Campaign 88V074000

MACHINING ERROR IN LOCATING WHEEL STUD HOLES MAY PREVENT FULL SEATING OF BRAKE DRUM TO SHAFT FLANGE.

Campaign 96V094000

THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 8 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Wheels 3

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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.