Tow Chart

2018 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.

Highest published rating7,400 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 6,200 lbs.

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.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by engine

The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.

EngineHitch type not statedConfigurations
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-67,400 lbs2
3.0-LITER DOHC ECODIESEL V-67,400 lbs2
5.7-liter V-87,200 lbs2
6.4-liter V-87,200 lbs1
6.2-liter V-87,200 lbs1
3.6-liter V-66,200 lbs2
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-66,200 lbs2

2018 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.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
2WD 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-62WD3.457,400 lbsp. 17
4WD 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-64WD3.457,200 lbsp. 17
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0-LITER DOHC ECODIESEL V-6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
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 17.2WD7,400 lbsp. 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 17.4WD7,200 lbsp. 3
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7-liter V-8 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
4WD 5.7-liter V-84WD3.097,200 lbsp. 17
5.7-LITER V-8 4WDPrinted as '7,200 lbs. (4x4)' in the engine specification block. Same configuration also appears in the TRAILER TOWING table on page 17.4WD7,200 lbsp. 2
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.4-liter V-8 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
4WD 6.4-liter V-86.4-liter V-8 is the SRT engine per its engine block.4WD3.707,200 lbsp. 17
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6.2-liter V-8 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
4WD 6.2-liter V-86.2-liter supercharged V-8 is the Trackhawk engine per its engine block.4WD3.707,200 lbsp. 17
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6-liter V-6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
2WD 3.6-liter V-62WD3.276,200 lbsp. 17
4WD 3.6-liter V-64WD3.456,200 lbsp. 17
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6 towing capacity, hitch type not stated
ConfigurationDriveAxleMax trailerNeedsSource
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 17. The ENGINE: 3.6-LITER header for this block is on page 1.2WD6,200 lbsp. 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 17. The ENGINE: 3.6-LITER header for this block is on page 1.4WD6,200 lbsp. 2

Common questions

Which 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine tows the most?

3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, at up to 7,400 lbs. Next is 3.0-LITER DOHC ECODIESEL V-6 at up to 7,400 lbs.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 2018 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 2018 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.

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Where these numbers come from

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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