Towing Capacity of 2013 Dodge Journey with 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine

Updated 12/11/2017 | Published 12/08/2017

Question:

how much weight would destroy the drive train in a 2013 4 cylinder dodge journey

asked by: Rayo K

Expert Reply:

According to the Dodge online owner's manual for the 2013 Dodge Journey, the 2.4L automatic transmission version has a maximum trailer towing weight rating of 1000-lbs and a maximum tongue weight rating (TW is downward force on the hitch) of 100-lbs. This includes the weight of up to 5 passengers and luggage. The most the vehicle and a connected trailer can weigh together is 6000-lbs.

The 3.6L versions naturally has higher weight ratings.

Towing above the rated capacities is never recommended and even towing within a vehicle's rated capacities is best done with care and often with aftermarket items such as a transmission cooler installed to reduce the increased heat generated by towing. The 2013 2.4L Journey can use Derale transmission cooler # D13503.

expert reply by: Adam R