Dodge Dakota towing capacity by year

The Dodge Dakota has tow data across 20 model years, from 1992 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Dodge Dakota carries a maximum tow rating of 5,850 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1996 model year at 7,100 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Dakota 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 Dakota max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Dakota, 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 Dakota years (2007–2011)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Dodge Dakota years (1992–2006)

Earlier model years for the Dodge Dakota, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.