Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD

19871995 · 23 configurations

Lowest
11
Average
13
Best
15

The Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 23 different configurations spanning model years 1987 through 1995. Over this period, the Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 11 MPG to 15 MPG, with an overall average of 13 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1995
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1995
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1994
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600121413MPG
1994
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
1994
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$5,000111312MPG
1993
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111312MPG
1993
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$5,000111312MPG
1993
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1992
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111312MPG
1992
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$5,000111312MPG
1992
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1991
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,450111111MPG
1991
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1991
5.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1990
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,450111111MPG
1990
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1989
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1989
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1988
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1988
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1988
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1987
3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG

Historical Efficiency

1995
15
1994
15
1993
13
1992
13
1991
14
1990
13
1989
14
1988
15
1987
12

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Dodge Dodge Dakota grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
287
Total Deaths
216

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.2%
Fire Occurrence
2.1%
Speeding Involved
11.1%
DUI Involved
21.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
14%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2022
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2021
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2020
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2019
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2018
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2017
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
26
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2016
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2015
Fatal Crashes48
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2014
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.81

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1994
3
1993
1
1991
5
1989
2
1988
3
1987
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory