1994 Dodge Dakota Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$10,055 to $19,021

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Once again, the Dodge Dakota has to be first at everything. Rack and pinion, V8 engine, anti-lock brakes. In 1994, the Dakota is the first pickup to install a driver's side airbag. Additional safety measures included side door guard beams and extra knee padding. Not that the Dakota necessarily needed it. Most drivers proclaim its sturdiness, both truck and passengers able to emerge unscathed from accidents and collisions with animal, vegetable, or mineral.

The 1994 Dakota's engines had a slight decrease in horsepower, with the 3.9-liter V6 reduced from 180 to 175-hp, and the V8 down ten horsepower to 220-hp. The V8 is still the favorite, despite its poor fuel economy. It turns this mid-size truck into a full-size cargo hauler, able to compete with the big boys. And it's fun to drive. The roomy cab makes for a comfortable ride, with optional bucket and split-folding seats. The rear bench is cramped, but offers extra storage under the seats. New this year is a high-mounted center brake light in the rear. WS trim (Work Special) replaced the SE, and the LE trim was renamed SLT.

2WD comes standard and 4WD is optional, and Dakota drivers compliment its off-road handling. Along with high marks for safety, comfort, and dependability, low marks were given for the wide turning radius and repair record.

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by Victoria F
Jun 05, 2023
Exactly what I was looking for and I found it. Jun 05, 2023
by Christopher E
Dec 03, 2013
The power it has about 220 horse and the 4*4is good it'll get you where you wanna go it'll tow anything a full size truck will and haul just as much but it only has a six foot bed and it is a pretty comfy ride.Dec 03, 2013
by Kris N
Apr 14, 2011
great trucks had four of them they take lots of abuse,only had to replace the rear diff,looks good, drives good, comfy interior,gets about 750km to the tank of gas, very fun to drive make sure to get the v8 it makes the truck.Apr 14, 2011

1994 Dodge Dakota Pricing

Original MSRP
$10,055 to $19,021
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Skid plate(s): front and rear

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Exterior Features

Skid plate(s): front and rear

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-only

Exterior Features

Paint: two-tone · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 34 mm

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: rear-only

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Exterior Features

Front bumper color: chrome · Paint: two-tone · Rear bumper color: chrome · Skid plate(s): front and rear

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Seats

Front seat type: split-bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Truck Features

Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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