2020 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: 3.0L, 3.0L. 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.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity chart
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0LTow Class (max) IV printed in same table | 7,400 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7LTow Class (max) IV printed in same table | 7,200 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD 5.7-liter V-8 | 4WD | 3.09 | 7,200 lbs | p. 18 | |
| 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 18. The ENGINE: 5.7-LITER header for this block is on page 2. | 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 its engine block. | 4WD | 3.70 | 7,200 lbs | p. 18 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD 6.2-liter V-86.2-liter supercharged V-8 is the Trackhawk engine per its engine block. | 4WD | 3.70 | 7,200 lbs | p. 18 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6LTow Class (max) IV printed in same table | 6,200 lbs | p. 2 |
| 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 18. 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 18. The ENGINE: 3.6-LITER header for this block is on page 1. | 4WD | 6,200 lbs | p. 2 |
Common questions
Which 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine tows the most?
3.0L, at up to 7,400 lbs. Next is 5.7L at up to 7,200 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2020 Grand Cherokee Fleet Buyers Guide; 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2020 Grand Cherokee Fleet Buyers Guide, Stellantis Fleet. Manufacturer spec sheet. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
- 2020 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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