1999 Dodge Dakota Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Dodge Dakota documents four overhead-valve gasoline engines without forced induction: a 2.5L inline-four of 153 cubic inches, a 3.9L V6 of 239 cubic inches, and two V8s at 5.2L (318 cu in) and 5.9L (360 cu in). Buyers chose a two-door standard cab or two-door extended cab pickup, trimmed as Base, Sport, SLT or R/T. Procedures and specifications follow the suspension, steering and brakes as well as the engine, cooling, fuel system and drivetrain, and wiring diagrams cover the electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.5L inline-four (153 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.9L V6 (239 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.2L V8 (318 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.9L V8 (360 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door extended cab pickup
• 2-door standard cab pickup

Trims covered

• Base
• R/T
• SLT
• Sport

Known issues on the 1999 Dakota. NHTSA lists 4 recalls. On certain trucks, sound-deadening material inside the steering wheel could come loose and foul the clockspring ribbon, disabling the driver air bag and lighting its warning lamp; dealers replaced the clockspring. Certain trucks had a front seat belt retractor that did not meet the federal seat belt standard and was replaced. On certain trucks, the rear brake hose could be punctured by the axle vent hose, costing rear braking. Suspension accounts for 342 of the 641 complaints, followed by hydraulic brakes at 85 and steering at 72; 49 reported a crash. Suspension specifications and torque values apply.