Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity (2007 - 2011)

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Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Overview

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.

Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2011Detonator2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
2011Detonator2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
2011Heat2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2011Heat2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2011Shock2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
2010Detonator5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Detonator5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Heat3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Heat3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010SE3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2009R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
2009R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
2009SE3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2009SE3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007R/T5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
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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.

2011 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Detonator2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
Detonator2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
Heat2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Heat2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Shock2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
Shock2,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
  • 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.

2010 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2010 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Detonator5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Detonator5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Heat3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Heat3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SE3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SE3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Shock5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Shock5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2009 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2009 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto260 HP / 265 ft/lbs
SE3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SE3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
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2008 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2008 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHCRWD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2007 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2007 Dodge Nitro towing capacity is between 3,500 lbs. and 5,000 lbs.

2007 Dodge Nitro Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
R/T5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
R/T5,000 lbs4.0L V6 SOHC4WD / 5 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SLT5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto Vlp210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT3,500 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
SXT3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

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