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2000 Dodge Dakota — 4.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Dakota 4.7L.

Body TRUCKEngine 4.7LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Dodge Dakota is a mid-size truck built on Chrysler's AN platform, powered by a 4.7L engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, with a 6.0-quart oil capacity and a 10W-30 API viscosity recommendation. EPA fuel-economy ratings of 13 city, 18 highway, and 15 combined mpg sit alongside those drivetrain specifications, while 12 recalls and 842 owner complaints mark this model year as a notable point in the truck's history. This particular year is the worst point in the Dakota's documented reliability record, logging the highest complaint total of any model year between 1990 and 2011, with suspension as the leading trouble area. For a researcher, that 2000 peak against the comparatively quiet 2009 model year (just 18 complaints) defines the upper bound of the platform's known issues and frames the early-2000s Dakota as a clear outlier worth investigating.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy13/18/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-75R15XLOEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	53004383AC
Spark plug	68303921AA alt 68304022AA
Battery	BB27F101AA
Front wiper blades	55077091AD
Serpentine belt	53010303AC alt 53010304AB
Thermostat	52028185AC alt 52028186AC

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	209.4 in
Overall width	71.7 in
Overall height	65.4 in
Wheelbase	131.1 in
Curb weight	3750 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.4 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	13 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	GL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5 Pints,
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	8.5 Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps	Tighten all bolts in sequence
Engine Flywheel Bolts	45 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	20.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	35.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	35.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	185 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.8 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	12,000-18,000 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.54-1.63 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.70-6.40 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	54.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	44.0-54.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	54.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	10.8-13.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	18-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	95-125 ft-lbs
Drum Runout Limit	0.008 in
Drum Nominal Diameter	10 in / 11 in / 9 in
Drum Maximum Machining	10.06 in / 11.06 in / 9.06 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	10.09 / 11.09 / 9.09
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	Tighten bolts 1-10, 20 N##m (15 ft. lbs.).	15 ft. lbs
2	Tighten bolts 1-10, 47 N##m (35 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts 11-14, 25 N##m (18 ft. lbs.).	35 ft. lbs
3	Tighten bolts 1-10, 90 degrees. Tighten bolts 11-14, 30 N##m (22 ft. lbs.).	90 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs. ( 1 ft. lbs. at a time.), step 2: bolts 5-12: 6 ft. lbs., step 3: all to 6 ft. lbs., step 4: all to 12 ft. lbs., step 5: all to 12

6 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.

1	Tighten bolts A - L to 40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
2	Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 25 in. lbs.	25 in
3	Turn bolts 1 -10 an additional 90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	Tighten bolts A1 - A6 to 20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 52,500 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Dodge Dakota sits at the peak of a complaint surge that began with the second-generation redesign in 1997, recording 842 complaints—the highest in the entire dataset—compared to 690 in 1999 and 686 in 2001. This year also saw 12 recalls, matching the elevated levels of 1997 and 1998, while investigations rose to 4, the highest count since 1994. The top complaint areas, suspension (229) and service brakes (229), far outpace other categories and point to systemic issues in critical safety systems, though the data does not specify root causes. With 60 crash-related complaints and 14 fire-related complaints, the 2000 model year exhibits a notably higher rate of reported safety incidents than the years immediately before or after. Given this peak in complaints and the concentration of safety-related concerns, the 2000 Dodge Dakota represents a particularly risky choice within the generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

106

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

842

Owner complaints

60 involved a crash · 14 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 842 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension229

Service Brakes, Hydraulic220

Power Train50

Engine & Engine Cooling44

Steering37

Air Bags24

Steering,Suspension24

Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

04V596000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball JointReported 21/12/2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 106 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
DOR-X6W2U-06	2020-03-23	Electrical System	This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 27 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt AN-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 53004383AC Spark plug 68303921AA Battery BB27F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Dakota 4.7L take?

6.0 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Dakota have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.7L get?

EPA figures are 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.