The service and repair manual for the 1999 Dodge Dakota — 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 2.5L I4 and 5.9L V8 engines, 8 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 | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, OHV 5.9L V8 — 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 · R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 1,011 complaints · 88 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1999 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 93
- General Information 1,506
- Accessories & Equipment 516
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 242
- Body & Frame 206
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 286
- Restraints 65
- Drivelines & Axles 71
- Steering 170
- Electrical 192
- Suspension 62
- Engine Mechanical 177
- Transmission 530
- Engine Performance 799
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 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.
- 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 1,011 complaints and Dodge has issued 88 technical service bulletins for the 1999 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1999 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 1999 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 2.5L I4 and 5.9L V8 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, R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, R/T 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 1999 Dakota problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 Dakota, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. 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 1999 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 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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