The service and repair manual for the 2009 Dodge Dakota — 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 engines, 14 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.7L V8 — SOHC 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · TRX4 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · SXT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door +8 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 23 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 733
- General Information 1,712
- Accessories & Equipment 6,331
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,260
- Body & Frame 2,008
- Maintenance 193
- Brakes 1,994
- Restraints 1,830
- Drivelines & Axles 393
- Steering 345
- Electrical 2,641
- Suspension 306
- Engine Mechanical 553
- Transmission 1,781
- Engine Performance 4,191
- Hub Bearing Bolt 120
- Half Shaft Nut 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Dakota
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit · 13V038000If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or.
- Power Train — driveline › differential unit · 12V474000If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or.
Owners have filed 23 complaints and Dodge has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, TRX4 Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Lone Star Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, Big Horn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, TRX4 Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2009 Dakota problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Dakota, covering air bags, 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 2009 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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