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2008 Dodge Durango towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 3,750 – 5,900 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2008 Dodge Durango tow?
Across 8 configurations with published ratings, 2008 Dodge Durango towing capacity ranges from 3,750 lbs to 5,900 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2008 Dodge Durango can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 3,750 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 5,900 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 8 of 8
Highest-rated example: Adventurer 4dr · 4x2 — 5,900 lbs
Lowest-rated example: SLT 4dr · 4x2 — 3,750 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2008 Dodge Durango. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventurer 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 5,900 lbs | 1,580 lbs |
| Limited 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.55 | 5,900 lbs | 1,600 lbs |
| SXT 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,900 lbs | 1,770 lbs |
| SLT 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,850 lbs | 1,610 lbs |
| Adventurer 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,750 lbs | 1,540 lbs |
| Limited 4dr | — | 4x4 | — | 3.55 | 5,750 lbs | 1,540 lbs |
| SXT 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 3,850 lbs | 1,780 lbs |
| SLT 4dr | — | 4x2 | — | 3.92 | 3,750 lbs | 1,690 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2008 Dodge Durango 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 3,750 – 5,900 lbs (median 4,875 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
2008 Dodge Durango 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 5,750 – 5,900 lbs (median 5,800 lbs) across 4 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,750 – 5,900 lbs | 6 |
| 3.92 | 3,750 – 3,850 lbs | 2 |
2008 Dodge Durango payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 1,540 – 1,780 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 8
Highest-payload configurations
- SXT 4dr · 4x2 — 1,780 lbs
- SXT 4dr · 4x4 — 1,770 lbs
- SLT 4dr · 4x2 — 1,690 lbs
- SLT 4dr · 4x4 — 1,610 lbs
- Limited 4dr · 4x2 — 1,600 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2008 Dodge Durango dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 3,750 – 5,900 lbs | 4 |
| 4x4 | 5,750 – 5,900 lbs | 4 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 5,750 – 5,900 lbs | 5,875 lbs | 6 |
| 3.92 | 3,750 – 3,850 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 2 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.55, 3.92
- Published towing range: 3,750 – 5,900 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventurer 4dr 4x2 | 5,900 lbs | 4,934 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| Limited 4dr 4x2 | 5,900 lbs | 4,934 lbs | 1,600 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| SXT 4dr 4x4 | 5,900 lbs | 4,932 lbs | 1,770 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| SLT 4dr 4x4 | 5,850 lbs | 5,018 lbs | 1,610 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| Adventurer 4dr 4x4 | 5,750 lbs | 5,106 lbs | 1,540 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| Limited 4dr 4x4 | 5,750 lbs | 5,106 lbs | 1,540 lbs | 303 | 330 | 3.55 | 119.2 |
| SXT 4dr 4x2 | 3,850 lbs | 4,619 lbs | 1,780 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 119.2 |
| SLT 4dr 4x2 | 3,750 lbs | 4,709 lbs | 1,690 lbs | 210 | 235 | 3.92 | 119.2 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.