Dodge Caravan towing capacity by year
The Dodge Caravan has tow data across 16 model years, from 1991 through 2006. The most recent 2006 Dodge Caravan carries a maximum tow rating of 3,600 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2005 model year at 3,800 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Caravan page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Dodge Caravan max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Caravan, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Dodge Caravan years (2002–2006)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 3,600 |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 3,800 |
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 2,000 |
| 2003 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 3,800 |
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 2,000 |
Older Dodge Caravan years (1991–2001)
Earlier model years for the Dodge Caravan, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Dodge Caravan | 2 | 3,500 |
| 2000 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 3 | 3,500 |
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 3,500 |
| 1996 Dodge Caravan | 4 | 3,500 |
| 1995 Dodge Caravan | 8 | 2,000 |
| 1994 Dodge Caravan | 10 | 2,000 |
| 1993 Dodge Caravan | 10 | 3,500 |
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 10 | 3,100 |
| 1991 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 1,750 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.