Dodge Charger · Towing capacity
2021 Dodge Charger towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2021 Dodge Charger to tow up to 1,000 lb, depending on engine, drive and equipment. Here are all 3 ratings from its 2021 specifications, with filters to narrow them down.
Highest tow rating
1,000 lb
RWD, 3.6L Pentastar V6
Lowest tow rating
1,000 lb
RWD R/T, 5.7L HEMI V8
Ratings listed
3
2 engines, 2 drive types
- The 6.4L 392 and supercharged 6.2L models are listed as not rated for trailer towing.
Every 2021 Charger tow rating
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
RWD
3.6L Pentastar V6
- Max trailer
- 1,000 lb
AWD
3.6L Pentastar V6
- Max trailer
- 1,000 lb
RWD · R/T
5.7L HEMI V8
- Max trailer
- 1,000 lb
| Configuration | Engine | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|
| RWD | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 1,000 lb |
| AWD | 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 1,000 lb |
| RWDR/T | 5.7L HEMI V8 | 1,000 lb |
Best tow rating by engine and drive
| Engine | RWD | AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | 1,000 lb | Not rated |
Dodge Charger towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Charger towing | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 3 |
| 2022 Charger towing | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 3 |
| 2021 (this page) | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 3 |
| 2020 Charger towing | 1,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 3 |
What the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
2021 Charger towing questions
What is the most a 2021 Dodge Charger can tow?
1,000 lb, for a RWD, 3.6L Pentastar V6. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
How much does the engine change the Charger's tow rating?
3.6L Pentastar V6: 1,000 lb; 5.7L HEMI V8: 1,000 lb.
Has the Dodge Charger's tow rating changed over the years?
2023: up to 1,000 lb; 2022: up to 1,000 lb; 2021: up to 1,000 lb; 2020: up to 1,000 lb.
Source: 2021 Dodge Charger / Charger SRT Specifications, Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.