2021 Dodge Durango towing capacity
Up to 8,700 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: AWD 5.7-liter V-8 (packaged with Tow N Go), 5.7-liter V-8 (packaged with Tow N Go), AWD, 3.09 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,200 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2021 Dodge Durango towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2021 Dodge Durango towing capacity chart
All 8 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD 5.7-liter V-8 (packaged with Tow N Go)table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | AWD | 3.09 | 8,700 lbs | optional towing package; Tow N Go package | p. 12 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD 6.4-liter V-8table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | AWD | 3.70 | 8,700 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD 6.2-liter V-8table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | AWD | 3.70 | 8,700 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat (engine section line)single line in the Hellcat engine section (section starts on the previous page when marked 'continued'); drive and axle not stated on that line; the table on the last page lists the 6.2-liter under AWD with 3.70 axle at the same figure; hitch type not stated | 8,700 lbs | p. 4 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD 5.7-liter V-8table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | RWD | 3.09 | 7,400 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
| AWD 5.7-liter V-8table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | AWD | 3.09 | 7,200 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD 3.6-liter V-6table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | RWD | 3.27 | 6,200 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
| AWD 3.6-liter V-6table heading says the optional towing package is needed to reach the maximum; hitch type not stated; lbs figure copied, kg in brackets ignored | AWD | 3.45 | 6,200 lbs | optional towing package | p. 12 |
Common questions
Which 2021 Dodge Durango engine tows the most?
5.7-liter V-8 (packaged with Tow N Go), at up to 8,700 lbs. Next is 6.4-liter V-8 at up to 8,700 lbs.
What does a 2021 Dodge Durango need to tow 8,700 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: optional towing package; Tow N Go package.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 Stellantis Durango Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2021 Dodge Durango
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2021 Dodge Durango. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Dodge Durango. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 Stellantis Durango Press Specs, Stellantis. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.