1991 Dodge Dakota Service and Repair Manual
1991 Dodge Dakota service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- S Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- SE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
- LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
- Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
- LE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door
- SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 2507CC 153Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.9L 3906CC 239Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.2L 5211CC 318Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. INADVERTENT PLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSIO
THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON AFTER THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.
FRAME CRACKING. *TT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
Showing the 8 most recent of 20 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND SUDDENLY JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
RIGHT REAR PINION GEAR TURNED SIDEWAY ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, RESULTING IN TOTALLED ACCIDENT THE SECOND TIME. TT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY, IT SUDDENLY ROLLED IN REVERSE WITH THE SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO
VEHICLE FAILED TO STAY IN PARK AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE WITH ENGINE RUNNING, STRIKING A PARKED VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS SERVICE ON 6/15/00 FOR RECALL 871, WHICH IS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. NO PROOF WAS EXH
VEHICLE WAS INSIDE THE GARAGE AND WAS IN PARK. CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AND A CLICK. GEAR JUMPED INTO REVERSE AND WENT BACKWARDS TOWARD THE WALL, DAMAGEING THE WALL AND THE TRUCK ITSELF. *
Showing the 5 most serious of 161 complaints filed with NHTSA.
