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Dodge Dakota towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Dodge Dakota. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered13 (1999–2011)
Configurations190
Highest rating in our dataset7,050 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset2,040 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Dodge Dakota that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Dodge Dakota towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Dodge Dakota towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20114,450 lbs5,850 lbs1,800 lbs8Open year
20104,500 lbs6,700 lbs1,810 lbs11Open year
20093,950 lbs4,950 lbs1,840 lbs14Open year
20083,150 lbs7,050 lbs1,710 lbs24Open year
20073,150 lbs4,450 lbs1,730 lbs12Open year
20063,150 lbs4,550 lbs1,750 lbs12Open year
20053,150 lbs4,550 lbs1,720 lbs12Open year
20043,400 lbs4,800 lbs1,880 lbs16Open year
20031,800 lbs6,600 lbs2,040 lbs18Open year
20025,150 lbs6,650 lbs1,770 lbs16Open year
20016,100 lbs6,700 lbs1,450 lbs16Open year
20006,100 lbs6,700 lbs1,450 lbs16Open year
19992,000 lbs4,100 lbs1,450 lbs15Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Dodge Dakota towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Dodge Dakota years can tow my trailer?

Compare Dodge Dakota model years

20102011
Min towing4,500 lbs4,450 lbs
Max towing6,700 lbs5,850 lbs
Max payload1,810 lbs1,800 lbs
Configurations118
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, Extended CabCrew Cab, Extended Cab
Beds——
Axles3.55, 3.923.55, 3.92
Engines——
  • 2011 has a 850 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2010 (6,700 lbs → 5,850 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Dodge Dakota configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2011 ST4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,850 lbs · Payload 1,620 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,900 lbs · Payload 1,780 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,800 lbs · Payload 1,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,590 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 ST4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,650 lbs · Payload 1,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,600 lbs · Payload 1,470 lbs
    Open year
  • 2011 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,450 lbs · Payload 1,330 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 TRX4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 6,700 lbs · Payload 1,330 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,850 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,700 lbs · Payload 1,500 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,800 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,610 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,650 lbs · Payload 1,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,650 lbs · Payload 1,810 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,600 lbs · Payload 1,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,340 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,670 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,950 lbs · Payload 1,800 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,900 lbs · Payload 1,750 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Bighorn/Lonestar4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,800 lbs · Payload 1,640 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,750 lbs · Payload 1,600 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,700 lbs · Payload 1,540 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,700 lbs · Payload 1,840 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 TRX4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,700 lbs · Payload 1,540 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,600 lbs · Payload 1,440 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,600 lbs · Payload 1,460 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,550 lbs · Payload 1,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,680 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 TRX4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,500 lbs · Payload 1,360 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 ST4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,950 lbs · Payload 1,630 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Laramie4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 7,050 lbs · Payload 1,460 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Laramie4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.92 · Tow 6,800 lbs · Payload 1,270 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Laramie4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 6,700 lbs · Payload 1,150 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Laramie4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,800 lbs · Payload 1,480 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 SLT4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,600 lbs · Payload 1,510 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Sport4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 5,600 lbs · Payload 1,470 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 SLT4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,550 lbs · Payload 1,430 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Sport4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,550 lbs · Payload 1,430 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 TRX4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.92 · Tow 4,550 lbs · Payload 1,430 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 Sport4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 TRX4x2 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,570 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 TRX4x2 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 4,000 lbs · Payload 1,660 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 ST4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,850 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,850 lbs · Payload 1,530 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 ST4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,800 lbs · Payload 1,440 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 SXT/Bighorn/Lonestar4x4 · Crew Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,800 lbs · Payload 1,440 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 TRX4x4 · Extended Cab · 3.55 · Tow 3,800 lbs · Payload 1,470 lbs
    Open year

Dodge Dakota towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2010s2010–20192010, 20114,450 – 6,700 lbs6,700 lbs1,810 lbs19
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,800 – 7,050 lbs7,050 lbs2,040 lbs156
1990s1990–199919992,000 – 4,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,450 lbs15

Dodge Dakota payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20111,330 lbs1,800 lbs8Open year
20101,330 lbs1,810 lbs11Open year
20091,360 lbs1,840 lbs14Open year
20081,150 lbs1,710 lbs24Open year
20071,320 lbs1,730 lbs12Open year
20061,390 lbs1,750 lbs12Open year
20051,390 lbs1,720 lbs12Open year
20041,250 lbs1,880 lbs16Open year
2003970 lbs2,040 lbs18Open year
20021,250 lbs1,770 lbs16Open year
20011,275 lbs1,450 lbs16Open year
20001,275 lbs1,450 lbs16Open year
19991,275 lbs1,450 lbs15Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Dodge Dakota towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2010 → 2011: Maximum towing 6,700 lbs → 5,850 lbs (-850 lbs)
  • 2009 → 2010: Maximum towing 4,950 lbs → 6,700 lbs (+1,750 lbs)
  • 2008 → 2009: Maximum towing 7,050 lbs → 4,950 lbs (-2,100 lbs)
  • 2007 → 2008: Maximum towing 4,450 lbs → 7,050 lbs (+2,600 lbs)
  • 2003 → 2004: Maximum towing 6,600 lbs → 4,800 lbs (-1,800 lbs)
  • 1999 → 2000: Maximum towing 4,100 lbs → 6,700 lbs (+2,600 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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