Pick a year below to open the full Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4WD 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 Ext. Cab 4WD max tow rating, last 2 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4WD, 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 Ext. Cab 4WD years (2005–2009)

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)
2009 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4WD 4 7,000
2008 Dodge Dakota Ext. Cab 4WD 4 6,800

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