Jeep Wrangler Unlimited towing capacity
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is rated for up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, highest published rating3,500 lbsHitch type not stated. Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT) | 3,500 lbs |
All 11 2017 Wrangler Unlimited configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT) | 3,500 lbs |
All 11 2016 Wrangler Unlimited configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT) | 3,500 lbs |
All 11 2015 Wrangler Unlimited configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Common questions
How has the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2017: 3,500 lbs; 2016: 3,500 lbs; 2015: 3,500 lbs.
What hitch are the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.