The Dodge Dakota (7 generations, 1987–2012) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.7L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 22 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Dodge Dakota VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Dodge Dakota window sticker — build, options & years
The Dodge Dakota ran from 1987–2012 across 7 generations (1987–1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006–2009). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 3.7L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Dodge Dakota VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2010, 2012, 2009; the most-complained-about are 2000, 2002, 1999. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Dodge Dakota VIN decoder.
What the Dodge Dakota sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Dakota, latest tested year 2011:
The label also prints an estimated $3,775 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles.
How the Dakota's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1987 to 2011. Worth checking before you compare a Dakota sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 3 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Dakota sells for now
The label froze the Dakota price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Dakota by model year, from 351 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 listings | |
| 2010 | 20 listings | |
| 2008 | 21 listings | |
| 2007 | 30 listings | |
| 2006 | 58 listings | |
| 2005 | 36 listings | |
| 2004 | 43 listings | |
| 2003 | 28 listings | |
| 2002 | 29 listings | |
| 2001 | 27 listings | |
| 2000 | 34 listings | |
| 1999 | 17 listings |
A 2011 Dakota asks a median $9,900 today, a 1999 about $5,600. Full breakdown on the Dodge Dakota value page.
What's on the Dodge Dakota sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 17 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Dakota VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Dodge Dakota VIN decoder.
Dakota window sticker — every model year
This covers the Dodge Dakota for 1987–2012. Enter any Dakota VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Dodge model.
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Other Dodge window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | Large Cars | 98 mpg | |
| Dodge Ram | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 17 mpg | |
| Dodge Challenger | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | |
| Dodge Durango | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | |
| Dodge Viper | Two Seaters | 16 mpg | |
| Dodge Caravan | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Dakota
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Dakota, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Dodge Dakota all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Dodge Dakota whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Dodge Dakota window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), from its 2011 rating, with an estimated $3,775 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Dodge Dakota worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2011 asks a median $9,900 and a 1999 about $5,600 across 351 live listings. See the Dodge Dakota value page.
Is the recreated Dodge Dakota sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Dodge Dakota may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Dodge Dakota?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.