The service and repair manual for the 2000 Dodge Dakota — 3.9L V6 and 4.7L V8 and 2.5L I4 and 5.9L V8 engines, 10 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 | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 4.7L V8 — SOHC 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 · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,096 complaints · 91 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2000 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 95
- General Information 1,463
- Accessories & Equipment 584
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 266
- Body & Frame 214
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 386
- Restraints 189
- Drivelines & Axles 102
- Steering 42
- Electrical 176
- Suspension 63
- Engine Mechanical 205
- Transmission 318
- Engine Performance 948
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 180
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2000 Dakota
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 04V596000Excessive wear in the upper ball joint may allow it to separate, which could result in loss of contr.
- 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.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 06E011000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 1,096 complaints and Dodge has issued 91 technical service bulletins for the 2000 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2000 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 2000 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2000 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 4.7L 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, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Crew Cab Pickup 4-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 2000 Dakota problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2000 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 2000 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2000 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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