1992 Dodge Dakota Review
1992 Dodge Dakota Review
View more photos
Used Dakota for sale
Appraise This CarDodge Dakota model years
Dodge Dakota types
- Regular Cab
- Extended Cab
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
V6 and V8 engines get more power. The V6 is up considerably, from 125 to 180 horsepower. V8 models add a whopping 65 horsepower and 30 foot-pounds of torque. Four-wheel drive models can be equipped with an optional Off-Road Appearance package.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Dodge Dakota 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 $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$206/mo for Dakota Base
Dakota Base
vs
$240/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1992 Dodge Dakota.
5 star(66%)
4 star(26%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(5%)
27 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.75 out of 5 stars
Super Dependable
CoalFreak, 11/12/2009
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I bought this truck 10 years ago, with 91,000 miles on it for my first vehicle. Since then, I have overheated it, run it out of oil, totaled another car with it, (stupid teenager stuff, you know?) driven it an additional 85,000 miles, ended up with it sitting for 4 years, and it still starts up the first time, every time. Incredible engine, I have never had any trouble with the engine … itself. I have had to replace the rack and pinion, and right side A-arm, but that's probably due to the wreck. It just keeps on going! That 318 is a beast of an engine!
4.75 out of 5 stars
Solid Truck
MOtorPARts, 03/12/2006
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
If you're looking for a great truck, find one of these! Mine has well over 300,000 miles and is as solid and reliable as most new trucks. The only cons I can think of is not much to the interior for room and with my standard cab. Hauls and tows like a full-size. Dodge made sure they had a great truck before they put their name on it!
4.13 out of 5 stars
Good overall truck
Vince, 04/28/2006
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
The 1992 Dakota is a very good overall truck. Power is decent for the era with the V6. Running the AC while driving in hot weather tends to cause it to need to downshift often to accelerate at certain speeds. I recommend the V8 for the club cab, especially with the 4x4 option. The exterior and interior design still looks good to this day. With a new paint job, removed plastic … moldings, and wheels, many non-car-savvy people mistake mine for a new truck model.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Good Truck
jaze202001, 08/12/2003
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Good overall truck. My truck has 410
000 km's on the original engine, and
still runs very strong. 318 5.2L V8 is
a very reliable and quick engine (lots
of power for this smaller class truck.)
This truck does not owe me anything. I
would encourage anyone to buy this
truck if they found a good looking used
one.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Dodge Dakota, so we've included reviews for other years of the Dakota since its last redesign.
1992 Dakota Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $206/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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
Related Used 1992 Dodge Dakota info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Used Audi TT 2018
- Used Toyota RAV4 EV 2014
- Used Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 2018
- Used GMC Suburban 2018
- Used Jeep Grand Cherokee 2010
Shop used vehicles in your area
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- 2023 Subaru Forester
- 2023 Toyota Prius Prime
- 2025 Toyota Sienna News
- Lexus Ux 250H
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
- BMW X4 BMW
- 2023 BMW 3 Series
- Audi E Tron
- 2023 Kia Rio
- 2023 XT6
Research other models of Dodge
- Dodge Durango 2023
- Dodge Challenger
- 2023 Dodge Charger
- Durangos
- Dodge Durango 2024
- 2023 Challenger
- 2023 Durango
- Dodge Intrepid 2023
- 2023 Dodge Challenger
Other models
- Used Ferrari California-T in Tomball, TX
- Used Mercury Mountaineer in Norristown, PA
- Used Lexus GX-470 in Rome, GA
- New Volkswagen Jetta for Sale in Edwardsville, IL
- Used Chevrolet Bolt-Euv in Bedford, OH
- New Ram Promaster-Window-Van for Sale in Milford, OH
- Used Maserati Quattroporte in American Fork, UT
- Used Pontiac Vibe in Foley, AL
- Used Mercedes-Benz Sls-Amg-Gt in New Berlin, WI
- New Ford Bronco for Sale in Orange, NJ