The service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Dakota — 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 5 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Shelby Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 88 complaints · 15 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 977
- Accessories & Equipment 151
- General Information 1,392
- Body & Frame 26
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 177
- Brakes 297
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 82
- Steering 82
- Electrical 255
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 141
- Transmission 203
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Dakota
- Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion) · 01V232000The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increas.
Owners have filed 88 complaints and Dodge has issued 15 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, LE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Shelby 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 1989 Dakota problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Dakota, covering steering. 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 1989 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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