2004 Dodge Dakota towing capacity
The 2004 Dodge Dakota is published in 16 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,400 to 4,800 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (4,800 lb) sits in compact SUV / minivan territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2004 Dodge Dakota with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 3,550 | 5,000 | 3,753 | 1,247 |
| Sport 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 3,650 | 5,000 | 3,733 | 1,267 |
| SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 112 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 3,650 | 5,000 | 3,714 | 1,286 |
| Base 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 4,650 | 5,400 | 4,022 | 1,378 |
| Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 4,650 | 5,400 | 3,994 | 1,406 |
| SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 112.1 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 4,650 | 5,400 | 3,993 | 1,407 |
| Base 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 4,800 | 5,350 | 3,855 | 1,495 |
| Sport 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 4,000 | 5,350 | 3,835 | 1,515 |
| SLT 4x2 Club Cab 131 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.21 | 4,800 | 5,350 | 3,829 | 1,521 |
| Base 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,650 | 6,010 | 4,215 | 1,795 |
| Sport 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,700 | 6,010 | 4,128 | 1,882 |
| SLT 4x4 Club Cab 131.2 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,650 | 6,010 | 4,191 | 1,819 |
| Sport/SXT 4x2 Quad Cab 131 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,650 | 6,010 | 4,217 | 1,793 |
| SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 131 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,650 | 6,010 | 4,208 | 1,802 |
| Sport/SXT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.1 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,400 | 6,010 | 4,460 | 1,550 |
| SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 131.1 in. WB | — | — | — | 3.55 | 3,400 | 6,010 | 4,463 | 1,547 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2003
The 2003 Dodge Dakota carried a maximum tow rating of 6,600 lb. The 2004 model is rated 1,800 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2003 Dodge Dakota page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2004 Dodge models
The rest of Dodge's 2004 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Regular CAB | 17,100 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Short | 16,350 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Reg. Cab 2WD DRW Long | 16,300 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD SRW Long | 16,300 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 2WD DRW Long | 15,950 |
| 2004 Dodge Ram HD 3500 Quad Cab 4WD SRW Short | 15,950 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.