The 1987 Dodge Dakota was offered with either a five-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic transmission.
Contents
- How do I identify my Dodge transmission?
- What are common Dodge Dakota transmission problems?
- What transmission does my Dodge Dakota have?
- What year did Dodge put a V8 in the Dakota?
- How do I identify my transmission type?
- What year is the 545RFE transmission?
- What were the options for the 1987 Dodge Dakota?
- How do I identify a 545RFE transmission?
- What are Dodge Dakotas known for?
- How can you tell the difference between 45RFE and 545RFE?
How do I identify my Dodge transmission?
Look at the Placard on the Driver’s Side Door
You can determine your vehicle’s transmission type by checking the driver’s side door placard.
What are common Dodge Dakota transmission problems?
One of the biggest Dodge Dakota transmission problems is slipping in-and-out of gear, and/or no gear engagement. Factory design flaws are the most common cause of these problems, and Street Smart Transmission has taken steps to correct all of them.
What transmission does my Dodge Dakota have?
Dodge
| Model | Years | Transmission Model |
|---|---|---|
| PICKUP/DAKOTA | 96-99 | 44RE |
| PICKUP/DAKOTA | 98-03 | 46RE |
| PICKUP/DAKOTA | 00-02 | 45RFE |
| PICKUP/DAKOTA | 2004-2008 | 42RLE |
What year did Dodge put a V8 in the Dakota?
That’s what Chrysler has done with its mid-size Dodge Dakota pickup, although its hood had to be lengthened 3 inches to accommodate the 5.2-liter V8 now offered as an option for 1991.
How do I identify my transmission type?
You can find your vehicle’s transmission on your window sticker. It will be listed under Vehicle Description on top of the window sticker.
What year is the 545RFE transmission?
We’ll concentrate on the five-speed version for this story as it was used behind the more powerful V8 Hemi engines. The 545RFE is found in a wide variety of truck and SUV applications from 2001 to 2012 with Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander models sporting the higher output Hemi engines.
What were the options for the 1987 Dodge Dakota?
Each size was offered in base, SE, and LE trims. Engine choices in the 1987 Dakota were either an underpowered 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder 96-hp or a 3.9-liter, 125-hp V6. A 5-speed manual was standard, but a 3-speed auto was available as an option. A four-wheel drive option could be had on the V6.
How do I identify a 545RFE transmission?
The easiest way to determine if you have a 45RFE or a 545RFE is to see how many gears you have. The first number on the transmission id number is XXXXX amount of gears it has. The 45RFE is a 4 speed transmission. The 545RFE is a 5 speed transmission.
What are Dodge Dakotas known for?
About Dakota
Built as a durable utility pickup for drivers seeking a smaller alternative to full-sized trucks, the Dodge Dakota featured smaller dimensions than the Dodge Ram but was also one of the most capable vehicles in its class.
How can you tell the difference between 45RFE and 545RFE?
The 45RFE and the 545RFE transmissions are mechanically identical. The notable difference comes down to software. The 545RFE transmission has an electronically activated fifth gear. You will also notice that the unit control module and solenoid pack is different in both transmissions.
