Dodge Towing Capacity Calculator: Durango, Hornet and the Honest Charger Answer
Dodge's identity has always leaned into raw power, and nowhere is that clearer than the Durango's 8,700 lb towing figure, a number that makes plenty of full-size trucks look over their shoulder. The Hornet plays a different, much lighter game, and the Charger, muscle car heritage aside, was never built to pull a trailer at all. This calculator gives each of those three stories the precision it deserves.
Dodge towing calculator
Dodge Setup
Found on the windscreen through the driver's side glass, the driver's door jamb sticker, or your registration document.
Tow Verdict
Enter your VIN or pick a model
Decode your VIN or select a Durango or Hornet trim manually, confirm the ratings, add what's loaded, then tap Calculate Towing.
Six-check safety system
Standards applied
- Tow rating:
SAE J2807 - Hitch classes:
SAE J684 - GVWR / payload:
FMVSS 110 - Trailer electrics:
ISO 11992,ISO 1724 - VIN structure:
ISO 3779
Why the loudest badge in the lineup also pulls the hardest
If you already own the vehicle and want a figure specific to your exact build rather than a brochure average, checking Dodge towing capacity by VIN pulls the certified number straight from your configuration, since engine choice on the Durango swings the answer by over 2,000 lb between the base V6 and the 5.7L HEMI. The Hornet plays an entirely different, much lighter game as a compact crossover, and the Charger, in either its outgoing combustion form or the newer Daytona electric model, was never engineered around a factory tow bar at all, which this calculator states plainly rather than guessing.
The heavyweight
Up to 8,700 lb with the 5.7L V8 and Trailer Tow Group, a figure that rivals full-size trucks.
Power and pulling both
The 6.4L V8 performance variant carries a similarly strong figure without sacrificing much capacity for speed.
The lightweight sibling
Up to 3,500 lb on the R/T Plug-In Hybrid, suited to small trailers rather than Durango territory.
No invented numbers
The Charger gets an honest not-rated flag rather than a fabricated towing figure.
Dodge towing capacity chart reference
Select any of these in the calculator to pre-fill every rating. This is the Dodge towing capacity chart in full, including the model that carries no factory tow rating at all, so you know exactly where each nameplate stands.
| Model / trim | Tow rating | GVWR | Payload | Curb weight |
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How to use the Dodge towing calculator
Enter VIN
17-character code decodes model, engine and tow package.
Confirm ratings
Pre-filled, verify against your Dodge towing capacity chart.
Add load
Passengers and cargo before the trailer.
Enter trailer
Loaded weight and tongue target.
Six checks
Payload, GVWR, GCWR, tow, tongue, hitch.
Methodology
SAE J2807
Tow ratings for the Durango with the Trailer Tow Group and Hornet trims with the tow package follow J2807 test methodology.
VIN structure (ISO 3779)
The 17-position VIN carries WMI, VDS and VIS segments that encode Dodge's model, engine and equipment fitment used to look up your true towing figure.
Payload-first logic
Tongue weight and cargo are checked against payload before tow rating, since payload is where a fully loaded three-row Durango can run out first.
FMVSS 110
GVWR and payload definitions and the certification label requirements referenced across the current lineup.
SAE J684
Hitch class assignment matched to trailer weight, Class III for lighter setups scaling to Class IV on the fully equipped HEMI Durango.
Every towing tool that pairs with a Dodge Durango
RV and camper pre-purchase matcher
Match your HEMI Durango's real capacity to the right camper class before you buy one.
Boat weight builder with fuel and gear
Build a real boat weight from fuel, water and engine before checking it against Durango towing capacity.
Ford F-150 and Ranger towing hub
A full-size truck comparison for anyone weighing Durango towing against a proper pickup.
GMC Sierra and Yukon towing hub
Another comparison point for buyers weighing a Durango against a full-size GMC.
RV class matcher for three-row SUVs
Confirms which travel trailers genuinely fit a HEMI Durango's real towing figure.
Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe towing hub
The full-size Chevrolet SUV comparison for buyers deciding between a Durango and something bigger.
Acura MDX and RDX towing hub
A more attainable premium SUV comparison for shoppers weighing towing figures across price brackets.
Audi Q7 and Q8 towing hub
The European luxury SUV comparison for cross-shopping quattro towing against the Durango.
Bentley Bentayga towing capacity
The ultra-luxury end of the SUV towing spectrum, for comparison against Dodge's flagship Durango.
BMW X5 and X7 towing hub
Another German luxury SUV comparison for shoppers deciding between a Dodge and a BMW.
Cadillac Escalade and XT6 towing hub
The full-size and mid-size Cadillac comparison for buyers cross-shopping American SUV muscle.
Changan CS series and Hunter pickup hub
An emerging-market crossover and pickup comparison for a very different price bracket entirely.
Chery Tiggo and Omoda towing hub
Another value-focused crossover comparison for shoppers weighing capability per dollar.
Chrysler Pacifica towing capacity
The stablemate comparison, since Dodge and Chrysler share platform engineering under the same parent company.
Cupra Formentor and Ateca towing hub
The sportier European comparison, since both brands lean into a performance-first identity.
Dacia Duster and Jogger towing hub
A budget-focused crossover comparison at the opposite end of the price spectrum from the Durango.
Daihatsu Terios and Gran Max towing hub
An emerging-market compact SUV and pickup comparison for a genuinely different market segment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dodge Durango towing capacity?
A Durango fitted with the factory Trailer Tow Group and the 5.7L HEMI V8 is rated to tow up to 8,700 lb, one of the strongest figures among mid-size three-row SUVs. The SRT 392 carries a similarly high figure, while the standard V6 variant drops to around 6,200 lb.
Does the Dodge Hornet have a towing capacity?
Yes, modestly. The Hornet is rated to tow up to 2,000 lb on the GT trim and up to 3,500 lb on the R/T Plug-In Hybrid with the factory tow package, suited to a small utility trailer or light camper.
Does the Dodge Charger have a towing capacity?
No, not in any practical sense. The Charger, in either combustion or electric Daytona form, was never offered with a factory tow bar preparation, so it carries no manufacturer-certified towing figure.
Does my Dodge VIN reveal my exact towing capacity?
Yes, meaningfully. The VIN encodes model, engine, model year and factory options including whether the Trailer Tow Group was specified, which together determine your specific certified figure rather than a general model-wide number.