2023 Dodge Durango towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,700lb
- R/T HEMI Orange AWD, 5.7L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 6,200 lb.
- Top 3% of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 130% of 5,313 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 mpg.
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,960 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,960 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,700 lb: R/T HEMI Orange AWD, $57,235.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/T HEMI Orange AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | 1,350 lb | 6,663 lb | 5,313 lb | $57,235 |
| SRT 392 AWD | 6.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | 1,410 lb | 6,788 lb | 5,378 lb | $72,715 to $73,715 |
| SRT Hellcat AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,987 lb to 5,710 lb | $93,605 to $94,605 |
| SRT 392 Plus AWD | 6.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,378 lb | $73,715 to $78,715 |
| SRT 392 Premium AWD | 6.4L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,378 lb | $73,715 to $83,290 |
| SRT Hellcat Plus AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,987 lb to 5,710 lb | $94,605 to $99,605 |
| SRT Hellcat Premium AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 8,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,987 lb to 5,710 lb | $94,605 to $104,810 |
| R/T RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,924 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,176 lb | $54,240 |
| R/T Plus RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,924 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,176 lb | $54,240 |
| Hemi Orange RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,924 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,176 lb | $54,240 |
| R/T Premium RWD | 5.7L | RWD | 7,400 lb | 1,924 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,176 lb | $54,240 |
| Hemi Orange AWD | 5.7L | AWD | 7,200 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $56,240 |
| SXT RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,750 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,750 lb | $40,640 |
| SXT Plus RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,750 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,750 lb | $40,640 |
| SXT Launch Edition RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,750 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,750 lb | $40,640 |
| SXT AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,420 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,884 lb to 5,331 lb | $42,640 |
| SXT Plus AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | N/A | 6,500 lb | 4,884 lb to 5,331 lb | $42,640 |
| SXT Launch Edition AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | N/A | 6,500 lb | 4,884 lb to 5,331 lb | $42,640 |
| GT RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,875 lb | $43,140 |
| GT Plus RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,875 lb | $43,140 |
| GT Premium RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,875 lb | $43,140 |
| GT Launch Edition RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,625 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,875 lb | $43,140 |
| GT AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,450 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $45,140 |
| GT Plus AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,450 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $45,140 |
| GT Premium AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,514 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $45,140 |
| GT Launch Edition AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,514 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,986 lb | $45,140 |
| Citadel RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 6,200 lb | 1,510 lb | 6,500 lb | 4,990 lb | $54,640 |
| Citadel AWD | 3.6L 6cyl | AWD | 6,200 lb | 1,220 lb | 6,500 lb | 5,063 lb | $56,640 |
| R/T Plus AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb to 8,700 lb | 1,350 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $56,240 |
| R/T Premium AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb to 8,700 lb | 1,787 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $56,240 |
| R/T AWD | 5.7L 8cyl | AWD | 7,200 lb to 8,700 lb | 1,350 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,313 lb | $56,240 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- 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
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango (this car) | 8,700 lb | R/T HEMI Orange AWD | $57,235 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Laredo 2WD | $40,035 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | EX-L AWD | $41,100 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,155 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE AWD | $42,300 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2,300 lb | SE Standard Range RWD | $41,450 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree