The service and repair manual for the 1997 Dodge Dakota — 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 2.5L I4 engines, 6 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 650 complaints · 98 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 93
- General Information 1,496
- Accessories & Equipment 224
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 116
- Body & Frame 91
- Maintenance 78
- Brakes 404
- Restraints 73
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Steering 143
- Electrical 168
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 111
- Transmission 304
- Engine Performance 756
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 180
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Dakota
- Suspension — front › hub · 08E064000Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty remov.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distan.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 650 complaints and Dodge has issued 98 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 2.5L I4 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1997 Dakota problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Dakota, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 1997 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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