Dodge Dakota Regular CAB towing capacity by year

The Dodge Dakota Regular CAB has tow data across 13 model years, from 1992 through 2004. The most recent 2004 Dodge Dakota Regular CAB carries a maximum tow rating of 6,600 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 Regular CAB 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 Regular CAB max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge Dakota Regular CAB, 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 Regular CAB years (2000–2004)

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

Older Dodge Dakota Regular CAB years (1992–1999)

Earlier model years for the Dodge Dakota Regular CAB, 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.