Dodge Dakota 4x4 towing capacity by year

The Dodge Dakota 4x4 has tow data across 11 model years, from 1991 through 2001. The most recent 2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4 carries a maximum tow rating of 6,400 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1996 model year at 6,600 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Dakota 4x4 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 4x4 max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Dakota 4x4, 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 4x4 years (1997–2001)

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

Older Dodge Dakota 4x4 years (1991–1996)

Earlier model years for the Dodge Dakota 4x4, going back to 1991. 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.