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2021 Dodge Durango towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
8,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,960 lb
Margin
1,800 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
128% of 5,378 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,960 lbRating: 8,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,960 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
8,700 lb
80% of the rating
6,960 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,960 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,960 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,960 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 8,700 lb: SRT 392 AWD, $65,877.

2021 Dodge Durango tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SRT 392 AWD6.4L 8cylAWD8,700 lb1,590 lb6,968 lb5,378 lb$65,877
R/T RWD5.7LRWD7,400 lb1,924 lb7,100 lb5,176 lb$47,227
R/T AWD5.7L 8cylAWD7,200 lb1,300 lb7,100 lb5,313 lb$49,827
SXT RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,811 lb6,500 lb4,689 lb$33,877
SXT Plus RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,811 lb6,500 lb4,689 lb$33,877
SXT AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,460 lb6,500 lb4,823 lb to 5,331 lb$36,477
SXT Plus AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,460 lb6,500 lb4,823 lb to 5,331 lb$36,477
GT RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,625 lb6,500 lb4,875 lb$37,577
GT Plus RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,625 lb6,500 lb4,875 lb$37,577
GT AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,350 lb6,500 lb4,986 lb$40,177
GT Plus AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,350 lb6,500 lb4,986 lb$40,177
Citadel RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,510 lb6,500 lb4,990 lb$49,727
Citadel AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,390 lb6,500 lb5,063 lb$52,327
SRT Hellcat AWD6.2L 8cylAWD6,200 lb1,590 lb7,300 lb4,987 lb to 5,710 lb$80,995

No rating listed: 3 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,0002009201320162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2011: 8,950 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 7,400 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 7,400 lb to 8,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango (this car)8,700 lbSRT 392 AWD$65,877
Jeep Grand Cherokee7,200 lbSRT 4WD$70,995 to $71,270
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$49,000
Honda Passport5,000 lbSport AWD$34,790
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$43,600
Lexus UX2,000 lb200 FWD$33,000
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$32,810

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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