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Dodge Dakota by year

The Dakota is a pickup truck sold from 1995–2011 with engines including 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl and 4.7L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 72 recalls and 5,781 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
510152025199520002005201020111995: 13–22 MPG combined1996: 13–20 MPG combined1997: 13–20 MPG combined1998: 13–20 MPG combined1999: 13–19 MPG combined2000: 12–20 MPG combined2001: 13–20 MPG combined2002: 12–19 MPG combined2003: 13–17 MPG combined2004: 14–17 MPG combined2005: 15–17 MPG combined2006: 15–17 MPG combined2007: 15–17 MPG combined2008: 15–18 MPG combined2009: 15–18 MPG combined2010: 15–17 MPG combined2011: 15–17 MPG combined17 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl13–220208
1996 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl13–201189
1997 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl13–205446
1998 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl…13–205545
1999 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl…13–194641
2000 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl…12–205806
2001 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl…13–207678
2002 Dakota2.5L 4-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl…12–195678
2003 Dakota3.9L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl13–174296
2004 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl14–171206
2005 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–176470
2006 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–175285
2007 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–174145
2008 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–18291
2009 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–18518
2010 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–17735
2011 Dakota3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl15–17644

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Dodge Dakota problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Dakota, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Suspension1,040
  • Suspension616
  • Air Bags411
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic271
  • Power Train215
  • Electrical System210

Selling a Dodge Dakota: questions

How much is a junk Dodge Dakota worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Dakotas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Dodge Dakotas that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2011), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Dodge Dakota year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2000 Dakota (806). Across all years, the most-reported components were suspension, suspension and air bags.

Which Dodge Dakota year has the most recalls?

The 2001 Dakota has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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