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1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 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 | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.2L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 | 592 |
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.
THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
250 complaints filed by owners for this model year (24 involving a crash, 6 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 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 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 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, 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.