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Tow vehicle model guide

Dodge Durango towing guide by model year

Durango tow ratings vary sharply by engine and equipment. High-output V8 and Tow N Go configurations may advertise far more capacity than a standard V6 model.

maximum available towing on selected properly equipped configurations

Up to 8,700 lbMaximum or component ratings are not the rating for every configuration. Verify the exact vehicle and load.

Why the number changes

  • V6, 5.7-liter V8, SRT, and Tow N Go configurations have different engines, cooling, brakes, suspension, and towing limits.
  • Drivetrain, axle ratio, trim, wheels, options, and factory trailer-tow equipment determine the applicable rating.
  • Passengers, cargo, accessories, hitch hardware, and tongue weight can make payload the controlling limit.

TowGenius model-year planning profiles

These profiles are starting points for comparison. Replace imported values with the labels and documentation for the exact vehicle, motorhome, hitch, and trip-ready load.

YearModelConfigurationPlanning maxGCWR
2025DurangoFeatured planning profile8,700 lb14,100 lb
2024DurangoTow N Go / SRT planning profile8,700 lb14,100 lb
2022DurangoTow N Go / SRT planning profile8,700 lb14,100 lb
2020DurangoSRT 6.4L V8 with Trailer Tow Package planning profile8,700 lb14,100 lb
2018Durango5.7L V8 with Trailer Tow Package planning profile7,400 lb13,800 lb

Manufacturer reference: Dodge Durango capability information

Common towing matches to evaluate

Mid-size travel trailersRunabout and wake boatsEnclosed cargo trailersUtility and powersports trailers