The service and repair manual for the 2006 Dodge Dakota — 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 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 | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.7L V8 — SOHC 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 384 complaints · 33 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 366
- General Information 1,607
- Accessories & Equipment 4,113
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 392
- Body & Frame 1,909
- Maintenance 88
- Brakes 726
- Restraints 2,181
- Drivelines & Axles 396
- Steering 310
- Electrical 1,682
- Suspension 223
- Engine Mechanical 595
- Transmission 1,301
- Engine Performance 2,467
- Front 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Dakota
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 06V038000This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › switch/wiring · 06V039000This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 384 complaints and Dodge has issued 33 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 across the ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2006 Dakota problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Dakota, covering air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. 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 2006 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 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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