The service and repair manual for the 1987 Dodge Dakota — 3.9L V6 and 2.2L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 2.2L I4 — SOHC |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 21 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 505
- Accessories & Equipment 117
- General Information 1,392
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 74
- Brakes 75
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 70
- Steering 146
- Electrical 134
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 149
- Transmission 193
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Dakota
- Parking Brake — conventional › mechanical › linkage and cable · 86V115000These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when.
- Vehicle Speed Control — linkages · 87V050000Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.
Owners have filed 21 complaints and Dodge has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 2.2L I4 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1987 Dakota problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Dakota, covering parking brake, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1987 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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