1991 Dodge Dakota Review
1991 Dodge Dakota Review
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Dodge Dakota types
- Regular Cab
- Extended Cab
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What’s new
Base four-cylinder engine gets more horsepower. Club Cab can be ordered with four-wheel drive. Slow-selling convertible model is dropped from lineup. Front styling is freshened with composite headlamps (LE and Sport), new bumper, new grille, and extended sheetmetal to better accommodate the optional V8 engine. Exterior door handles are now metal instead of plastic. Front disc brake calipers are larger. Ignition and lock keys are double-sided.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Dodge Dakota 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl 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.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$280/mo for Dakota Base
Dakota Base
vs
$246/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1991 Dodge Dakota.
5 star(57%)
4 star(22%)
3 star(7%)
2 star(7%)
1 star(7%)
14 reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
Ever Lasting
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 … recommend this truck to anyone.
5 out of 5 stars
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 … brake replacement, which I attribute to gearing down to stop instead of relying just on the brakes. I have lost track of batteries and tires purchased. I only drive it for special occasions anymore. I have an 07 F150 and the Dakota's quality surpasses the Ford's. My brother wants to buy the Dakota but I'm reluctant to sell. I have had this truck longer than all three wives put together. I know there are some lemons out there but I've heard more good reports than bad.
4.5 out of 5 stars
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 … it's fun and reliable.
4.5 out of 5 stars
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 …
surface rust, 1/2" x 6" along the
bottom, and one rear fender lip where
the previous owner bumped a tree. I
have 3 boys all 6' or more. It is
tight, but we can still squeeze in to
go camping.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Dodge Dakota, so we've included reviews for other years of the Dakota since its last redesign.
1991 Dakota Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $280/month |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 4,300 lbs. |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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