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Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity (2002 - 2011)
Dodge Dakota Maximum Towing Capacities
The Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3,150 lbs and 6,700 lbs.
For example, the 2003 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Base trim model has a maximum towing capacity of 6,700 lbs., while the 2008 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab ST trim model has a maximum towing capacity of 3,150 lbs.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Dodge Dakota model year.
Check the towing capacity for other makes and models here.
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
2011 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2011 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 4650 lbs and 4900 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 Crew Cab Bighorn/Lone Star | 3.7L | 4,800 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Crew Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,750 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Extended Cab Bighorn/Lone Star | 3.7L | 4,900 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Extended Cab ST | 3.7L | 4,650 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2009 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2009 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 4500 lbs and 4900 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 Club Cab Bighorn/Lonestar | 3.7L | 4,650 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Club Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,900 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Club Cab ST | 3.7L | 4,700 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Club Cab TRX 4WD | 3.7L | 4,700 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Quad Cab Bighorn/Lonestar | 3.7L | 4,500 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Quad Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,750 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Quad Cab ST | 3.7L | 4,500 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| V6 Quad Cab TRX 4WD | 3.7L | 4,500 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2008 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2008 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3150 lbs and 5800 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Laramie | 4.7L | 5,800 lbs | 290 hp | 320 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,200 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Sport | 3.7L | 4,850 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,250 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab TRX | 3.7L | 3,200 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Laramie | 4.7L | 5,800 lbs | 290 hp | 320 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 3.7L | 4,400 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Sport | 3.7L | 4,700 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab TRX | 3.7L | 4,700 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2007 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2007 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3150 lbs and 4850 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,850 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,250 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,300 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,750 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2006 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2006 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3150 lbs and 4550 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,550 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,250 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,300 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,450 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2005 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2005 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3150 lbs and 4550 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,550 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,250 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,250 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Laramie | 3.7L | 4,450 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab ST | 3.7L | 3,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2004 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2004 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 3650 lbs and 4900 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Base | 3.7L | 4,000 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 4.7L | 4,000 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Sport | 4.7L | 4,000 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SXT | 3.7L | 4,000 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 4.7L | 3,650 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Sport | 4.7L | 3,650 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SXT | 4.7L | 3,650 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Base | 3.7L | 4,900 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SLT | 4.7L | 4,150 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Sport | 4.7L | 4,900 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SXT | 3.7L | 4,900 lbs | 210 hp | 235 ft-lbs |
2003 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2003 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 6350 lbs and 6700 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Base | 3.9L | 6,500 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 4.7L | 6,500 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Sport | 4.7L | 6,500 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SXT | 3.9L | 6,500 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 4.7L | 6,350 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Sport | 4.7L | 6,350 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Base | 3.9L | 6,700 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SLT | 4.7L | 6,700 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Sport | 4.7L | 6,700 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SXT | 3.9L | 6,700 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
2002 Dodge Dakota Towing Capacity
Depending on trim level, the 2002 Dodge Dakota has a towing capacity between 6350 lbs and 6700 lbs.
| Trim/ Option Package | Engine | Max. Towing Capacity | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Base | 2.5L | 6,500 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab R/T Sport | 2.5L | 6,500 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SLT | 4.7L | 6,500 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab Sport | 2.5L | 6,500 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Club Cab SXT | 2.5L | 6,500 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab SLT | 4.7L | 6,350 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Quad Cab Sport | 4.7L | 6,350 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Base | 2.5L | 6,700 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline R/T Sport | 2.5L | 6,700 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SLT | 4.7L | 6,700 lbs | 175 hp | 225 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline Sport | 2.5L | 6,700 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
| 1/2 Ton V6 Sweptline SXT | 2.5L | 6,700 lbs | 120 hp | 145 ft-lbs |
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