| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| ACURA | |||
| SLX | 3.2 V–6 | 5,000 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| AM GENERAL | |||
| Hummer (2–passenger) | Diesel | 8,510 | |
| Hummer (2–passenger) | Turbodiesel | 8,440 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| CADILLAC | |||
| Deville/All | 4.6 V–8 | 3,000 | (a) |
| (a) Requires trailer–towing package. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| CHEVROLET/GMC | |||
| Astro/Safari (AWD) | 4.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (b,f) |
| Astro/Safari (RWD) | 4.3 V–6 | 5,500 | (b,f) |
| Blazer/Jimmy | 4.3 V–6 | 5,500 | (a,f,g,h) |
| C1500 Reg/Ext Cab | 4.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (a,g,j) |
| C1500 Reg/Ext Cab | 5.0 V–8 | 6,500 | (b,f,h,j) |
| C1500 Reg/Ext Cab | 5.7 V–8 | 7,000 | (b,f,g,h) |
| C2500 Reg/Ext Cab | 5.0 V–8 | 6,500 | (b,f) |
| C2500 Reg/Ext Cab | 5.7 V–8 | 8,000 | (c,f,h) |
| C2500 Reg/Ext Cab | 6.5 TD* | 8,500 | (c,f,h) |
| C2500 Reg/Ext Cab | 7.4 V–8 | 11,000 | (c,e,f,h,j) |
| C3500 All Cabs | 5.7 V–8 | 9,000 | (d,f,h,j,k) |
| C3500 All Cabs | 7.4 V–8 | 12,500 | (d,f,h,j) |
| C3500 All Cabs | 5.7 V–8 | 9,000 | (d,f,h,j,k) |
| C3500 HD Chas Cab | 6.5 TD* | 10,000 | (f,g) |
| Express/Savana/G1500 | 4.3 V–6 | 4,500 | (b,f) |
| Express/Savana/G1500 | 5.0 V–8 | 5,000 | (a,f) |
| Express/Savana/G1500 | 5.7 V–8 | 6,500 | (b,f) |
| Express/Savana/G2500 | 4.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (c,f) |
| Express/Savana/G2500 | 5.0 V–8 | 7,000 | (a,f) |
| Express/Savana/G2500/3500 | 5.7 V–8 | 7,000 | (c,f) |
| Express/Savana/G2500 | 6.5 TD* | 8,000 | (b,f) |
| Express/Savana/G3500 | 6.5 TD* | 7,500 | (c,f) |
| Express/Savana/G3500 | 7.4 V–8 | 10,000 | (c,f) |
| K1500 Reg/Ext Cab (4WD) | 4.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (b,f) |
| K1500 Reg/Ext Cab (4WD) | 5.0 V–8 | 6,000 | (b,f,g) |
| S–Series/Sonoma | 4.3 V–6 | 6,000 | (f,g,h) |
| Suburban C1500 | 5.7 V–8 | 6,500 | (b,e,f,h) |
| Suburban C1500 | 6.5 TD* | 5,500 | (a,f,h) |
| Suburban C2500 | 5.7 V–8 | 7,500 | (c,e,f,h) |
| Suburban C2500 | 6.5 TD* | 8,000 | (c,f,h) |
| Suburban C/K2500 | 7.4 V–8 | 10,000 | (c,e) |
| Tahoe/Yukon | 5.7 V–8 | 7,000 | (b,e,h) |
| Tahoe/Yukon (4WD) | 6.5 TD* | 7,000 | (b,f) |
| Venture | 3.4 V–6 | 3,500 | (f) |
| NOTE: Tow ratings for Chevrolet and GMC trucks may differ slightly; see your dealer for details. Tow ratings over 10,000 pounds are only for fifth–wheel trailers. | |||
| * TD means turbodiesel. | |||
| (a) Requires 3.42:1 axle ratio. (b) Requires 3.73:1 axle ratio. (c) Requires 4.10:1 axle ratio. (d) Requires 4.56:1 axle ratio. (e) Requires heavy–duty cooling equipment. (f) Requires special trailer–towing equipment. (g) Automatic transmission may be required. See dealer for details. (h) Tow rating for 4WD version is lower. (i) Requires optional trailer–towing package. (j) Crew cab has a 500–pound lower rating. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| CHRYSLER | |||
| Town & Country | 3.3, 3.8 V–6 | 3,500 | (a,b) |
| (a) Requires trailer tow package. (b) Requires a Class II load–equalizing hitch. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| DODGE | |||
| Caravan | 3.3, 3.8 V–6 | 3,500 | (j) |
| Dakota | 3.9 V–6 | 5,500 | (a,b) |
| Dakota | 5.2 V–8 | 6,900 | (d,g) |
| Dakota Club Cab | 3.9 V–6 | 5,200 | (a,b) |
| Dakota Club Cab | 5.2 V–8 | 6,700 | (a,g) |
| Dakota | 5.9 V–8 | 6,800 | (a,b,k) |
| Dakota (4WD) | 3.9 V–6 | 5,200 | (a,b) |
| Dakota (4WD) | 5.2 V–8 | 6,500 | (a,g) |
| Dakota (4WD) Club Cab | 3.9 V–6 | 5,000 | (a,b) |
| Dakota (4WD) Club Cab | 5.2 V–8 | 6,400 | (a,g) |
| Durango (4WD) | 3.9 V–6 | 4,400 | (a) |
| Durango (4WD) | 5.2 V–8 | 5,600 | (a) |
| Durango (4WD) | 5.9 V–8 | 7,300 | (a) |
| Ram 1500 | 3.9 V–6 | 3,600 | |
| Ram 1500 | 5.2/5.9 V–8 | 8,000 | (b,d,h,k) |
| Ram 2500 | 5.9 V–8 | 9,100 | (f,k) |
| Ram 2500 | 5.9 TD* | 14,300 | (f,g,i,k) |
| Ram 2500 All Cabs | 8.0 V–10 | 13,500 | (f) |
| Ram 3500 | 5.9 V–8 | 9,500 | (f,k) |
| Ram 3500 | 5.9 TD* | 14,000 | (f,g,i,k) |
| Ram 3500 | 8.0 V–10 | 13,400 | (f,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 1500 | 5.2 V–8 | 7,800 | (b,f,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 1500 All Cabs | 5.9 V–8 | 7,300 | (b,f) |
| Ram (4WD) 2500 | 5.9 V–8 | 8,800 | (f,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 2500 | 5.9 TD* | 11,900 | (e,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 2500 | 8.0 V–10 | 13,200 | (f,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 3500 | 5.9 V–8 | 9,100 | (f,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 3500 | 5.9 TD* | 11,600 | (e,k) |
| Ram (4WD) 3500 | 8.0 V–10 | 13,000 | (f,k) |
| Ram Wagon B1500 | 3.9 V–6 | 4,800 | (c,d) |
| Ram Wagon B1500 | 5.2 V–8 | 6,200 | (d) |
| Ram Wagon B2500 | 3.9 V–6 | 4,800 | (d) |
| Ram Wagon B2500 | 5.2 V–8 | 8,300 | (a,b) |
| Ram Wagon B2500 | 5.9 V–8 | 8,500 | (a,b) |
| Ram Wagon B3500 | 5.2 V–8 | 8,400 | (b,e) |
| Ram Wagon B3500 | 5.9 V–8 | 8,800 | (b,e) |
| NOTE: Sports models are not recommended for towing. Dodge rates its cars based on towing trailers on fairly level roads in moderate weather conditions. Trailer ratings more than 10,000 pounds are for fifth–wheels. | |||
| * TD means turbodiesel. | |||
| (a) Requires 3.9:1 axle ratio. (b) Requires four–speed automatic overdrive transmission. (c) Requires three–speed automatic transmission. (d) Requires 3.5/3.9:1 axle ratio. (e) Requires 4.09/4.10:1 axle ratio. (f) Requires either a 3.5/3.9/4.09/4.10:1 axle ratio. (g) With five–speed manual transmission. (h) Towing not recommended with 3.21:1 axle ratio. (i) California gcwr may differ. (j) Requires towing package. (k) Club Cab rating slightly lower. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| FORD | |||
| Club Wagon | 4.2 V–6 | 4,700 | (c) |
| Club Wagon | 4.6 V–8 | 6,100 | (a,c) |
| Club Wagon Reg | 5.4 V–8 | 7,000 | (a,e) |
| Club Wagon HD | 5.4 V–8 | 7,000 | (a,e) |
| Club Wagon All Models | 7.3 Diesel | 10,000 | (a,e) |
| Club Wagon All Models | 6.8 V–10 | 10,000 | (a,e) |
| Club Wagon Super | 5.4 V–8 | 6,700 | (a,e) |
| Expedition | 4.6 V–8 | 5,900 | (b) |
| Expedition | 5.4 V–8 | 8,000 | (d,k) |
| Expedition (4WD) | 4.6 V–8 | 6,100 | (c) |
| Expedition (4WD) | 5.4 V–8 | 7,900 | (d,k) |
| Explorer 2Dr | SOHC 4.0 V–6 | 5,080 | (a,d,h) |
| Explorer 2Dr (4WD) | SOHC 4.0 V–6 | 4,860 | (a,d,e,h) |
| Explorer 4Dr | SOHC 4.0 V–6 | 5,860 | (a,d,e,h) |
| Explorer 4Dr (4WD) | SOHC 4.0 V–6 | 5,640 | (a,d,e,h) |
| Explorer 4Dr | 5.0 V–8 | 6,700 | (d) |
| F–150 | 4.2 V–6 | 5,800 | (a,c) |
| F–150 | 4.6 V–8 | 7,200 | (a,c) |
| F–150 | 5.4 V–8 | 8,200 | (a,c) |
| F–150 (4WD) | 4.2 V–6 | 5,400 | (a,c) |
| F–150 (4WD) | 4.6 V–8 | 6,800 | (a,c) |
| F–150 (4WD) | 5.4 V–6 | 7,800 | (a,c) |
| F–150 SuperCab | 4.2 V–6 | 5,600 | (a,c) |
| F–150 SuperCab | 4.6 V–8 | 7,000 | (a,c) |
| F–150 SuperCab | 5.4 V–8 | 8,000 | (a,c) |
| F–150 SuperCab (4WD) | 4.6 V–8 | 6,600 | (a,c) |
| F–150 SuperCab (4WD) | 5.4 V–8 | 7,700 | (a,c,k) |
| F–250 | 4.6 V–8 | 7,300 | (a,d) |
| F–250 | 5.4 V–8 | 8,700 | (a,d) |
| F–250 HD | 5.8 V–8 | 8,100 | (e,j,l) |
| F–250 HD (4WD) | 5.8 V–8 | 7,700 | (e,i,l) |
| F–250 HD SuperCab (4WD) | 5.8 V–8 | 7,800 | (e,j) |
| F–250 HD | 7.3 Diesel | 14,000 | (e,g,i) |
| F–250 HD All models | 7.5 V–8 | 12,500 | (a,e,g,i) |
| F–350 DRW* | 5.8 V–8 | 7,800 | (e,i) |
| F–350 (4WD) | 5.8 V–8 | 7,600 | (e,i) |
| F–350 Crew Cab DRW* | 5.8 V–8 | 7,400 | (e,i,l) |
| F–350 Crew Cab SRW* | 5.8 V–8 | 7,500 | (e,i) |
| F–350 Crew Cab (4WD) | 5.8 V–8 | 7,100 | (e,i,l) |
| F–350 | 7.3 Diesel | 14,000 | (e,g,i) |
| F–350 All models | 7.5 V–8 | 12,500 | (a,e,g,i) |
| Ranger | 3.0 V–6 | 4,320 | (a,e,f) |
| Ranger | 4.0 V–6 | 6,000 | (a,c,f) |
| Ranger (4WD) | 3.0 V–6 | 4,340 | (a,e,f) |
| Ranger (4WD) | 4.0 V–6 | 5,800 | (a,d) |
| Ranger SuperCab | 3.0 V–6 | 3,960 | (a,d,f) |
| Ranger SuperCab | 4.0 V–6 | 5,900 | (a,c,f) |
| Ranger SuperCab (4WD) | 3.0 V–6 | 4,180 | (a,e,f) |
| Ranger SuperCab (4WD) | 4.0 V–6 | 5,640 | (a,d,f) |
| Windstar | 3.8 V–6 | 3,500 | (a) |
| * DRW means dual rear wheels; SRW is single rear wheels. | |||
| (a) Requires automatic transmission and towing package; manual transmission rating substantially lower. (b) Requires 3.31:1 axle ratio. (c) Requires 3.55:1 axle ratio. (d) Requires 3.73:1 axle ratio. (e) Requires 3.98/4.09/4.10:1 axle ratio. (f) Tow rating of Splash may be different. (g) Fifth–wheel rating; ball–hitch trailer weight limited to 10,000 pounds. (h) OHV 4.0 V–6 rated 500 pounds lower. (i) Must be equipped with heavy–duty tow package. (j) Requires automatic transmission cooler. (k) Requires 16–inch rims. (l) Automatic rated slightly lower. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| HONDA | |||
| Passport | 3.2 V–6 | 4,500 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| INFINITI | |||
| QX4 | 3.3 V–6 | 5,000 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| ISUZU | |||
| Rodeo | 3.2 V–6 | 4,500 | |
| Trooper | 3.2 V–6 | 5,000 | |
| Hombre | 4.3 V–6 | 5,500 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| JEEP | |||
| Cherokee/Grand Cherokee | 4.0 I–6 | 5,000 | (b,c,d) |
| Grand Cherokee | 5.2 V–8 | 6,700 | (b,c,d,e) |
| Grand Cherokee Limited (4WD) | 5.9 V–8 | 5,000 | (b) |
| NOTE: Trailer brakes required on all trailers weighing more than 1,000 pounds. | |||
| (a) Automatic Wrangler rated 1,000 pounds. (b) Requires weight–distributing hitch with a maximum hitch weight of 750 pounds. (c) Requires trailer–towing package. (d) Requires automatic transmission. (e) 4WD rated 200 pounds lower. (f) Maximum hitch weight of 300 pounds. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| LAND ROVER | |||
| Discovery | All | 5,500 | (a) |
| Range Rover | All | 6,500 | (a) |
| (a) Maximum trailer weight without brakes is 1,650 pounds. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| LEXUS | |||
| LX450 | 4.5 I–6 | 5,000 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| LINCOLN | |||
| Navigator | 5.4 V–8 | 8,000 | (a,b,c) |
| (a) Requires 3.73:1 axle ratio. (b) 4WD maximum 7,700 pounds with 16–inch wheels. (c) Requires trailer–towing package for more than 4,000 pounds. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| MAZDA | |||
| B3000 | 3.0 V–6 | 4,000 | (a,e) |
| B3000 (4WD) | 3.0 V–6 | 3,700 | (a,e) |
| B4000 | 4.0 V–6 | 6,000 | (a,c,d) |
| B4000 (4WD) | 4.0 V–6 | 5,700 | (a,c,d) |
| MPV | 3.0 V–6 | 4,300 | (b) |
| MPV (AWD) | 3.0 V–6 | 4,000 | (b) |
| (a) Requires automatic transmission; manual rating lower. (b) Requires trailer–towing package. (c) Requires special axle ratio and trailer–towing package. (d) Requires load–equalizing hitch more than 2,000 pounds. – (e) Cab Plus rating lower. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| MERCEDES BENZ | |||
| ML320 | 3.2 V–6 | 5,000 | |
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| MERCURY | |||
| Mountaineer | 4.0 V–6 | 5,860 | (a,c) |
| Mountaineer (4WD) | 4.0 V–6 | 5,640 | (a,c) |
| Mountaineer | 5.0 V–8 | 6,700 | (a) |
| Mountaineer (AWD) | 5.0 V–8 | 6,640 | (a) |
| Villager | 3.0 V–6 | 3,500 | (a) |
| (a) Tow package required with weight–distributing hitch. (b) Load–carrying hitch required. Automatic transmission cooler required. (c) With optional towing package. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| MITSUBISHI | |||
| Montero | 3.5 V–6 | 5,000 | (a) |
| Montero Sport LS, XLS | 3.0 V–6 | 5,000 | (a) |
| (a) Tow rating with trailer brakes. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| NISSAN | |||
| Pathfinder | 3.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (c) |
| Frontier | 2.41 I–4 | 3,500 | (a,b) |
| Quest | 3.0 V–6 | 3,500 | |
| (a) Requires manual transmission. (b) Automatic transmission rated at 2,000 pounds. (c) Manual transmission rated at 3,500 pounds. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| OLDSMOBILE | |||
| Bravada | 4.3 V–6 | 5,000 | (a) |
| Silhouette | 3.4 V–6 | 3,500 | (a,b) |
| NOTE: Must have electronic brake controller for vehicles with antilock brakes. | |||
| (a) Frame–mounted hitch required. (b) Requires towing package. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| PLYMOUTH | |||
| Voyager (FWD) | 3.3 V–6 | 3,500 | (b) |
| NOTE: Trailers more than 1,000 pounds must have brakes. | |||
| (a) Four–speed automatic transmission required. Hitch weight must be equal to 10 percent of towed weight. (b) Requires heavy–duty tow package, frame–mounted hitch for trailers of 2,000 pounds or more where applicable. Maximum hitch weight is 15 percent of tow limit. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| PONTIAC | |||
| Trans Sport | 3.4 V–6 | 3,500 | (a) |
| (a) Requires towing package. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| TOYOTA | |||
| 4Runner | 2.7 I–4 | 3,500 | (a) |
| 4Runner | 3.4 V–6 | 5,000 | (a) |
| Land Cruiser | 4.7 V–8 | 5,500 | (b) |
| Sienna | 3.0 V–6 | 3,500 | (a,c) |
| Tacoma | All I–4 | 3,500 | (a) |
| Tacoma | 3.4 V–6 | 5,000 | (a) |
| T100 | 2.7 I–4 | 4,000 | (a) |
| T100 All Cabs | 3.4 V–6 | 5,200 | (d) |
| (a) Maxmimum hitch weight 10 percent of tow limit. (b) Preliminary; subject to change. (c) With optional towing package. (d) Tow rating of 4WD is 200 pounds lower. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| VOLKSWAGEN | |||
| EuroVan | All | 4,400 | (a) |
| (a) Requires trailer brakes. | |||
| Tow Vehicle | Engine | Tow Limit (lbs.) | Codes |
| VOLVO | |||
| All | All | 3,300 | (a) |
| (a) A Volvo hitch is recommended; when towing trailers more than 1,540 pounds, brakes are required. | |||