The service and repair manual for the 2010 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 | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4 recalls · 48 complaints · 20 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2010 Dakota manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 732
- General Information 1,725
- Accessories & Equipment 3,978
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 675
- Body & Frame 1,839
- Maintenance 193
- Brakes 972
- Restraints 1,194
- Drivelines & Axles 179
- Steering 345
- Electrical 2,473
- Suspension 325
- Engine Mechanical 564
- Transmission 812
- Engine Performance 3,201
- Hub Bearing Bolt 163
- Half Shaft Nut 251
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2010 Dakota
- Equipment — electrical · 12V420000Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
- 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 48 complaints and Dodge has issued 20 technical service bulletins for the 2010 Dakota. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2010 Dakota manual
Is this manual specific to the 2010 Dakota?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2010 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 2010 Dakota problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2010 Dakota, covering equipment, 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 2010 Dakota wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2010 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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