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The Dodge Nitro towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2011 Dodge Nitro has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2010 Dodge Nitro has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Dodge Nitro.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Dodge Nitro.
Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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2011 | Detonator | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
2011 | Detonator | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
2011 | Heat | 2,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2011 | Heat | 2,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2011 | Shock | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
2010 | Detonator | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2010 | Detonator | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2010 | Heat | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2010 | Heat | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2010 | SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2009 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
2009 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
2009 | SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2009 | SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2008 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2008 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2008 | SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2008 | SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2007 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2007 | R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2007 | SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
2007 | SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
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.
The 2011 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Detonator | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
Detonator | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
Heat | 2,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Heat | 2,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Shock | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
Shock | 2,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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Detonator | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Detonator | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Heat | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Heat | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Shock | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Shock | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 260 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SE | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
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R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | RWD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 6 Spd Manual | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Manual | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2007 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.
Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
---|---|---|---|---|
R/T | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
R/T | 5,000 lbs | 4.0L V6 SOHC | 4WD / 5 Spd Auto | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SLT | 5,000 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | RWD / 6 Spd Manual | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
SXT | 3,500 lbs | 3.7L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Manual | 210 HP / 235 ft/lbs |
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