Big news is the addition of an extended-cab model. Base, SE, LE, and Sport versions of new Club Cab are available. Shelby model dropped from lineup, while convertible availability expands to base trim.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 1990 Dodge Dakota SE 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Mentalmike1981, 05/06/2009

1990 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)

My dad bought the 90 dakota back in 1998. Just recently in 09 did the truck become undrivable due to a electrical fire under the hood. Up until then the entire family used this truck. It always was ready to go. The paint did fade and peel requiring a new paint job. Other than that the truck was very durable. It oulasted alot of other vehicles the family has had over the years. I would …

26 years and counting

Bob Paxton, 05/18/2016

1990 Dodge Dakota S 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)

I bought this new and have hauled tools, lumber, firewood, dirt,etc and it has a surprising amount of power. I change the oil regularly and keep it clean. I find that keeping it clean prompts me to take care of it mechanically. I am on my third replacement starter, changed shocks last year along with radiator hoses, had it re-painted four years ago and just yesterday had first time …

1990 Dodge Dakota LE

Allen, 01/19/2003

1990 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)

This truck is a top quality truck. It's not quite a compact truck and not quite a full size truck, therefore it's a mid-size. It can haul more than my friends 1998 Ford F-150 and it's more reliable. The only bad thing about it is it's transmission. It's transmission went around 74,000 miles and now i have 80,000 miles on it. I would recommend this truck because …

Great Mopar experience.

king rat, 04/12/2004

1990 Dodge Dakota SE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)

I have owned this 2WD truck for 8 years. It has outlasted two of my wife's Grand Caravan. Every morning Iturn the key, put it in gear, and go to work. Except when I fill it with hundreds of pounds of Scout gear and 2- 4 Boy Scouts. I am not easy on this truck, but I change the oil, keep it lubed, and wash it 2-3 times a month. The only rust on it is both doors have …

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1990 Dakota Highlights

Type:

Extended Cab

Trim:

Sport

Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$264/month
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	4,600 lbs.

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IIHS Rating

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Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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