Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs, according to Jeep's published specifications. Rated configuration: Properly equipped (4-door Rubicon, automatic). 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 · 20 manufacturer sources
2027 max towing
5,000 lbs
2027 max payload
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Years covered
2016–2027
Jeep Wrangler towing capacity by year
| Model year | Generation | Max towing | Max payload | Max-tow configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | JL (2018–present) | 5,000 lbs [1] | — | Properly equipped (4-door Rubicon, automatic)Press kit headline figure; 2027 spec sheet not retrieved. |
| 2026 | JL (2018–present) | 5,000 lbs [2] | — | Properly equipped (4-door Rubicon, automatic)Press kit headline figure; 2026 spec sheet not retrieved. |
| 2025 | JL (2018–present) | 5,000 lbs [3] | 1,398 lbs [4] | 4-door Rubicon, automatic, 4.10 axle with LT285/70R17C tires (2.0L turbo or 3.6L V-6)2-door rated 2,000 lbs; most 4-door gas, 4xe and 392 models 3,500 lbs. Max payload is the Sport S 4xe. |
| 2024 | JL (2018–present) | 5,000 lbs [5] | 1,398 lbs [6] | 4-door Rubicon, 8-speed automatic, 4.10 axle (3.6L V-6 or 2.0L turbo)First year of the 5,000-lb rating. 2-door 2,000 lbs; other 4-door, 4xe and 392 models 3,500 lbs. Max payload is the Sport S 4xe. |
| 2023 | JL (2018–present) | 3,500 lbs [7] | 1,351 lbs [7] | 4-door (all engines incl. 4xe, EcoDiesel, 392)2-door rated 2,000 lbs. Max payload: 4-door Rubicon 3.6L, 6-speed manual. |
| 2022 | JL (2018–present) | 3,500 lbs [9] | 1,351 lbs [9] | 4-door (all engines incl. 4xe, EcoDiesel, 392)2-door rated 2,000 lbs. Max payload: 4-door Rubicon 3.6L, 6-speed manual. |
| 2021 | JL (2018–present) | 3,500 lbs [10] | 1,351 lbs [10] | 4-door (3.6L, 2.0L turbo, 3.0L EcoDiesel; 4xe and Rubicon 392 also 3,500)2-door rated 2,000 lbs. 4xe and Rubicon 392 (both new for 2021) rated 3,500 lbs. |
| 2020 | JL (2018–present) | 3,500 lbs [13] | 1,351 lbs [13] | 4-door (3.6L, 2.0L turbo, 3.0L EcoDiesel)2-door rated 2,000 lbs. EcoDiesel new for 2020. |
| 2019 | JL (2018–present) | 3,500 lbs [14] | 1,000 lbs [14] | 4-door (3.6L V-6 or 2.0L turbo)2-door rated 2,000 lbs. Max payload: 4-door Sport. |
| 2018 | JL (2018–present); JK carried over as 2018 Wrangler JK | 3,500 lbs [15] | 1,000 lbs [15] | 4-door JL (3.6L V-6 or 2.0L turbo); 4-door JK with 3.73/4.10 axle also 3,500The new JL lists 3,500 lbs (4-door) and 2,000 lbs (2-door). The carryover 2018 Wrangler JK sheet lists 4-door rows only (3,500 lbs with 3.73/4.10 axles, 2,000 lbs with 3.21). Both list 1,000 lbs max payload (4-door Sport). |
| 2017 | JK (2007–2018) | 3,500 lbs [20] | 1,000 lbs [19] | Wrangler Unlimited (4-door), 3.6L V-6, 3.73 or 4.10 axle2-door Wrangler rated 2,000 lbs with every axle; Unlimited with the 3.21 axle also 2,000 lbs. Max payload: Sport (2-door and Unlimited). |
| 2016 | JK (2007–2018) | 3,500 lbs [18] | 1,000 lbs [17] | Wrangler Unlimited (4-door), 3.6L V-6, 3.73 or 4.10 axle2-door Wrangler rated 2,000 lbs with every axle; Unlimited with the 3.21 axle also 2,000 lbs. |
— = not published in a manufacturer source we could verify; we leave it blank rather than estimate.
2025 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity by configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Cab / bed | Axle | Max towing | Payload | GCWR | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport / Willys / Sahara / Rubicon (2-door) | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 (285 hp) or 2.0L turbo I-4 (270 hp) | 4x4 | 2-door | — | 2,000 | — | — | [3] |
| Sport (4-door) | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 (285 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,218 | 8,250 | [3] |
| Sport (4-door) | 2.0L turbo I-4 (270 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,197 | 8,400 | [3] |
| Sahara (4-door) | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 (285 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,257 | 8,400 | [3] |
| Sahara (4-door) | 2.0L turbo I-4 (270 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.45 | 3,500 | 1,228 | 8,400 | [3] |
| Rubicon (4-door) | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 (285 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.10 | 3,500 | 1,327 | 8,500 | [3] |
| Rubicon (4-door) | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 (285 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.88 | 3,500 | 1,328 | 8,500 | [3] |
| Rubicon (4-door) | 2.0L turbo I-4 (270 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.10 | 5,000 | 1,298 | 9,950 | [3] |
| Rubicon 392 (4-door) | 6.4L V-8 (470 hp) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.56 | 3,500 | 1,088 | 9,400 | [3] |
| Sport S 4xe | 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.73 | 3,500 | 1,398 | 9,100 | [4] |
| Willys 4xe | 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.10 | 3,500 | 1,270 | 9,100 | [4] |
| Sahara 4xe | 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.73 | 3,500 | 1,378 | 9,050 | [4] |
| High Altitude 4xe | 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) | 4x4 | 4-door | 3.73 | 3,500 | 1,188 | 9,200 | [4] |
| Rubicon 4xe | 2.0L turbo I-4 PHEV (375 hp combined) | 4x4 | 4-door | 4.10 | 3,500 | 1,328 | 9,250 | [4] |
Ratings in lbs, as published by the manufacturer for the 2025 model year.
What lowers your Wrangler's real towing limit
- Body style matters most: every 2-door Wrangler in these spec sheets is rated 2,000 lbs, while 4-door models are rated 3,500 lbs.
- Since 2024 the 5,000-lb maximum is limited to the 4-door Rubicon with an automatic, the 4.10 axle and LT285/70R17C tires; other 4-door configurations stay at 3,500 lbs.
- The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and the V-8 Rubicon 392 are both capped at 3,500 lbs, even though the 4xe carries the highest payload ratings (up to 1,398 lbs).
- On the 2016–2018 JK, a 4-door Unlimited needed the 3.73 or 4.10 axle to reach 3,500 lbs; with the 3.21 axle it was rated 2,000 lbs.
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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler?
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs when properly equipped (Properly equipped (4-door Rubicon, automatic)). Source: Press Kit: 2027 Jeep Wrangler. Lower-rated configurations tow less — the by-configuration table on this page lists each published rating.
Which Jeep Wrangler model year tows the most?
Among the model years on this page with a manufacturer-published rating (2016–2027), the highest maximum is 5,000 lbs, first published for the 2027 model year (Properly equipped (4-door Rubicon, automatic)).
How do I find my Jeep Wrangler'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
- Stellantis North America Media, "Press Kit: 2027 Jeep Wrangler" https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=28083&mid=52 (accessed 2026-11-05)
- Stellantis North America Media, "Press Kit: 2026 Jeep Wrangler — What's New for 2026" https://www.media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=27223&mid=1 (accessed 2026-11-05)
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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 Wrangler Towing Capacity," carwhere.com/towing-capacity/jeep/wrangler, updated 2026-11-05.