The service and repair manual for the 1991 Dodge Dakota — 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 9 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 | 1991 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 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 +3 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 161 complaints · 20 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 64
- Engine Performance 643
- Accessories & Equipment 155
- General Information 1,393
- Body & Frame 26
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 219
- Brakes 293
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 89
- Steering 194
- Electrical 176
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 387
- Ignition Switch Mounting Screws 17
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 Dakota
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 00V106000This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Owners have filed 161 complaints and Dodge has issued 20 technical service bulletins for the 1991 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1991 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1991 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1991 Dakota problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1991 Dakota, covering power train. 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 1991 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 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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