What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 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 1990 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD, most often about: Steering, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Dodge · 1990

1990 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
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	21	423
3.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	20	16	555
3.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523

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 89V237000

THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Campaign 96V094000

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

Campaign 01V232000

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)

42 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 11 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 Power Train 9

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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.