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1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
The Dodge Dakota, marketed as the Ram Dakota for the final two years of production, is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured by Chrysler and marketed by its Dodge Truck division and later its Ram Truck division (2010-2011), across three generations.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 | 592 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
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.
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
88 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 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 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD, most often about: Steering, Power Train, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.