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ND platform

2010 Dodge Dakota — 4.7L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Dakota 4.7L.

Body TRUCKEngine 4.7LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2010 Dodge Dakota 4.7L is a truck based on the ND platform, powered by a 4.7-liter engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, with a 6.0-quart oil capacity using 5W-20 or 5W-30 viscosity and an EPA rating of 14 mpg city, 19 highway, and 15 combined. With 35 total owner complaints, seven recalls, and air bags as the top complaint area, this model year registers among the lowest in the Dakota’s complaint history spanning 1990 to 2011, indicating a notably dependable late-production example.

Model year20102009200820042003200220012000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/15 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05184231AB. 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 65 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05184231AB alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter53004383AC
Spark plugSPZFR6F11G alt SPFR8TI332
BatteryBB65F121AA alt BB65F111AA
Front wiper blades55077091AD
Thermostat68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length218.9 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase131.1 in
Curb weight4281 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 15 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 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

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-85 · 75W-140

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.3 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts130 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Steps1.
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TorqueUsed plugs and

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.00-6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief19-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Engine Oil Pressure25-110 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.6 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.6 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.039 in / 0.585 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Tighten bolts 1-8, 27 N##m (20 ft. lbs.).20 ft. lbs
2Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 N##m (20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 N##m (10 ft. lbs.).20 ft. lbs
3Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees .90 degrees
4Tighten bolts 1-8, 90 degrees, again. Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 N##m (19 ft. lbs.)90 degrees
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.

1Tighten bolts A - L to 40 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
2Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 25 in. lbs.25 in
3Turn bolts 1 - 10 an additional 90 degrees.90 degrees
4Tighten 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 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 60,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 60,000 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 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 24,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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 2010 Dodge Dakota sits in a notable gap: the federal year-by-year record contains no entry for 2010 itself, jumping from 18 complaints and 5 recalls in 2009 directly to 44 complaints and 6 recalls in 2011, making 2010's exact placement in the generation's complaint arc difficult to pin down precisely. The data does show that the Dakota generation's worst period was 1997–2002, with complaint volumes exceeding 574 annually and up to 14 recalls per year, followed by a sharp decline to a low of 18 complaints in 2009; the 2011 rebound to 44 complaints suggests a partial reversal of that downward trend. For the 2010 model specifically, the top complaint areas reveal 12 complaints centered on Air Bags, 5 on Power Train, and 3 on Steering, with 3 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints reported. The Air Bag cluster in a model year without a full federal entry is a data inconsistency worth flagging. Takeaway: the 2010 Dakota benefits from its position after the generation's worst years and before the 2011 uptick, but the missing federal record for 2010 itself and the Air Bag complaint concentration warrant extra due diligence before purchase—budget for an airbag system inspection.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
53
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
35
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 35 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags12
Power Train5
Steering3
Power Train,Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1
Suspension,Electrical System1
Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine1
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 53 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1012322024-10-29Power TrainPlate - Planetary
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…
S22090000042022-04-02Engine And Engine CoolingIf a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Dakota 4.7L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Dakota have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.7L get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.