2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity
Up to 7,400 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: 2WD 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, 2WD, 3.45 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 6,200 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity chart
All 12 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7-LITER V-8 2WDPrinted as '7,200 lbs. (4x4) and 7,400 lbs. (4x2)' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. The same block says the 5.7-liter is available on 4x4 models only, and the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14 has no 2WD 5.7-liter row. Figure kept because it is printed. | 2WD | 7,400 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| 4WD 5.7-liter V-8 | 4WD | 3.09 | 7,200 lbs | p. 14 | |
| 5.7-LITER V-8 4WDPrinted as '7,200 lbs. (4x4) and 7,400 lbs. (4x2)' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. | 4WD | 7,200 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0-LITER DOHC ECODIESEL V-6 2WDPrinted as '7,400 lbs. (4x2)' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. | 2WD | 7,400 lbs | p. 3 | ||
| 3.0-LITER DOHC ECODIESEL V-6 4WDPrinted as '7,200 lbs. (4x4)' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. | 4WD | 7,200 lbs | p. 3 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD 6.4-liter V-86.4-liter V-8 is the SRT engine per page 3. | 4WD | 3.70 | 7,200 lbs | p. 14 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6 2WDPrinted as '6,200 lbs. — 2WD and 4WD' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. The ENGINE: 3.6-LITER header for this block is on page 1. | 2WD | 6,200 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6 4WDPrinted as '6,200 lbs. — 2WD and 4WD' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 14. The ENGINE: 3.6-LITER header for this block is on page 1. | 4WD | 6,200 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Which 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine tows the most?
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, at up to 7,400 lbs. Next is 5.7-liter V-8 at up to 7,400 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 Stellantis Grand Cherokee Press Specs. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2017 Stellantis Grand Cherokee Press Specs, Stellantis. Manufacturer press specifications. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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