Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity

The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated to tow up to 6,200 lbs, according to Jeep's published specifications. Rated configuration: Properly equipped (press-kit headline figure). Other configurations are rated lower, so confirm your exact rating by VIN or on the door-jamb label.

By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-05 · 21 manufacturer sources

2027 max towing

6,200 lbs

2027 max payload

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Years covered

2016–2027

Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by year

Jeep Grand Cherokee maximum towing capacity and payload by model year
Model yearGenerationMax towingMax payloadMax-tow configuration
2027WL (2022–present)6,200 lbs [1]— Properly equipped (press-kit headline figure)Press kit headline; 2027 spec sheets not retrieved.
2026WL (2022–present)6,200 lbs [2]1,400 lbs [20]3.6L V-6 or 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4, 2WD or 4WD, 3.45 axle (two-row and Grand Cherokee L)Preliminary spec sheets: every gas configuration rated 6,200 lbs. Max payload is the Grand Cherokee L Limited; two-row max 1,280 lbs (2WD Laredo). 2026 4xe sheet not retrieved.
2025WL (2022–present)6,200 lbs [3]1,400 lbs [5]3.6L V-6, 2WD or 4WD, 3.45 axle (two-row and Grand Cherokee L)Grand Cherokee 4xe rated 6,000 lbs. Max payload is the Grand Cherokee L Limited; two-row max 1,280 lbs.
2024WL (2022–present)7,200 lbs [19]1,400 lbs [19]Grand Cherokee L 4WD with 5.7L V-8, 3.45 axleTwo-row Grand Cherokee (3.6L V-6) rated 6,200 lbs and 4xe 6,000 lbs. Max payload is the Grand Cherokee L Limited.
2023WL (2022–present)7,200 lbs [10]1,400 lbs [10]Grand Cherokee L 4WD with 5.7L V-8, 3.45 axleTwo-row Grand Cherokee (3.6L V-6) rated 6,200 lbs and 4xe 6,000 lbs. Max payload is the Grand Cherokee L Limited.
2022WL (2022–present)7,200 lbs [11]1,400 lbs [12]4WD with 5.7L V-8, 3.45 axle (two-row and Grand Cherokee L)3.6L V-6 rated 6,200 lbs; 4xe 6,000 lbs. Max payload is the Grand Cherokee L Limited; two-row max 1,280 lbs.
2021WK2 (2011–2021); WL Grand Cherokee L launched as a 2021 model7,200 lbs [13]1,410 lbs [13]4WD with 5.7L V-8 (3.09 axle), 6.4L V-8 SRT or 6.2L supercharged Trackhawk (3.70 axle)Grand Cherokee L 5.7L V-8 4WD also rated 7,200 lbs; 3.6L V-6 rated 6,200 lbs. Max payload: two-row Limited 4WD 5.7L V-8.
2020WK2 (2011–2021)7,200 lbs [15]1,410 lbs [15]4WD with 5.7L V-8 (3.09 axle), 6.4L V-8 SRT or 6.2L supercharged Trackhawk (3.70 axle)3.6L V-6 rated 6,200 lbs. Max payload: Limited 4WD 5.7L V-8.
2019WK2 (2011–2021)7,400 lbs [16]1,410 lbs [16]2WD with 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (3.45 axle)As listed in the spec sheet: EcoDiesel 7,400 lbs 4x2 / 7,200 lbs 4x4; 5.7L, 6.4L and 6.2L V-8 7,200 lbs; 3.6L V-6 6,200 lbs.
2018WK2 (2011–2021)7,400 lbs [17]1,410 lbs [17]2WD with 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (3.45 axle)As listed in the spec sheet: EcoDiesel 7,400 lbs 4x2 / 7,200 lbs 4x4; 5.7L, 6.4L and 6.2L Trackhawk V-8 7,200 lbs; 3.6L V-6 6,200 lbs.
2017WK2 (2011–2021)7,400 lbs [18]1,350 lbs [18]2WD with 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (3.45 axle)Towing table credits the EcoDiesel 4x2 with 7,400 lbs, while the engine section lists 7,400 lbs (4x2) under the 5.7L V-8. 4WD V-8 and EcoDiesel 7,200 lbs; 3.6L 6,200 lbs. Max payload: SRT.
2016WK2 (2011–2021)7,400 lbs [21]1,350 lbs [21]2WD with 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (3.45 axle)Towing table credits the EcoDiesel 4x2 with 7,400 lbs, while the engine section lists 7,400 lbs (4x2) under the 5.7L V-8. 4WD V-8 and EcoDiesel 7,200 lbs; 3.6L 6,200 lbs. Max payload: SRT.

— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by configuration

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by trim, engine, drivetrain, cab, axle ratio and tow package
TrimEngineDriveAxleMax towingPayloadSrc
Laredo3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,280[2]
Limited3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,260[2]
Summit3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,190[2]
Laredo3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,240[2]
Limited3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,260[2]
Summit3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,160[2]
Grand Cherokee L Laredo3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,370[20]
Grand Cherokee L Limited3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,400[20]
Grand Cherokee L Summit3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo AltitudeRWD3.456,2001,240[20]
Grand Cherokee L Laredo3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,370[20]
Grand Cherokee L Limited3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,400[20]
Grand Cherokee L Summit3.6L Pentastar V-6 (293 hp); 2.0L Hurricane turbo I-4 (324 hp) on Laredo Altitude4WD3.456,2001,210[20]

Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2026 model year.

What lowers your Grand Cherokee's real towing limit

  • With the 5.7L V-8 gone (last listed for the 2024 Grand Cherokee L), every 2025–2026 gas Grand Cherokee is rated 6,200 lbs, including the 2026 2.0L Hurricane turbo four.
  • The Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid is rated 6,000 lbs, 200 lbs below the gas models, and has the lowest payload (1,050 lbs).
  • Through 2024 the 5.7L V-8 (and on WK2, the SRT/Trackhawk V-8s) raised the rating to 7,200 lbs; the 3.6L V-6 has been 6,200 lbs throughout.
  • The three-row Grand Cherokee L carries more payload than the two-row (up to 1,400 lbs vs 1,280 lbs) but the same towing rating with the same engine.

The maximum rating assumes a specific, lightly loaded configuration. Three other limits apply on every tow, and the first one you hit is your real limit:

  • Payload. Passengers, cargo, accessories and the trailer's tongue weight all count against payload. The payload figure on your door-jamb Tire and Loading Information placard is the one for your exact vehicle.
  • Tongue weight. A conventional trailer typically puts 10–15% of its weight on the hitch, so a 5,000-lb trailer adds roughly 500–750 lbs to the truck or SUV. The hitch receiver has its own tongue-weight limit, printed on the receiver label.
  • GCWR. The gross combined weight rating caps the loaded vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Every pound of passengers and cargo added to the vehicle comes off the trailer weight you can pull at GCWR.

Always stay within the lowest of these limits for your specific vehicle.

Check your exact Grand Cherokee tow rating by VIN

The table above shows the range. Your VIN pins down engine, drivetrain and cab; your window sticker adds the axle ratio and tow package.

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FAQ

What is the towing capacity of the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated to tow up to 6,200 lbs when properly equipped (Properly equipped (press-kit headline figure)). Source: Press Kit: 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.

Which Jeep Grand Cherokee model year tows the most?

Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 7,400 lbs, first published for the 2019 model year (2WD with 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 (3.45 axle)).

How do I find my Jeep Grand Cherokee's exact towing capacity?

Check the certification label on the driver's door jamb for GVWR and the Tire and Loading Information placard for payload, then match your engine, drivetrain, cab/bed and axle ratio to the manufacturer's table. CarWhere's VIN lookup resolves engine, drivetrain and cab from the VIN; the window sticker lists the axle ratio and tow package.

Sources

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Methodology: ratings transcribed from official manufacturer specifications, press materials and towing guides; figures we could not verify in a manufacturer source are left blank. Cite this page: CarWhere Research, "Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/jeep/grand-cherokee, updated 2026-11-05.