The service and repair manual for the 1990 Dodge Dakota — 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 11 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Convertible 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 +5 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 88 complaints · 16 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 972
- Accessories & Equipment 172
- General Information 1,392
- Body & Frame 27
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 186
- Brakes 299
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 62
- Steering 159
- Electrical 211
- Suspension 55
- Engine Mechanical 182
- Transmission 212
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 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 16 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Convertible 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, Base Convertible 2-Door, LE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1990 Dakota problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1990 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 1990 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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