2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited towing capacity
Up to 3,500 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: Sport, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4WD M6 3.73, 3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT), 4WD, 3.73 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 2,000 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 Wrangler Unlimited towing capacity chart
All 11 configurations in the source, by hitch type, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4WD M6 3.73NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sport, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4WD A5 3.73WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD M6 3.73NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD A5 3.73WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON 4WD M6 4.10NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON 4WD A5 3.73WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.73 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON 4WD A5 4.10WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sport, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4WD M6 3.21NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sport, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT 4WD A5 3.21WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. Printed Base Wt. on this line is 4921, which does not satisfy the page's own GCWR footnote with the printed GCWR 6441 and Max Trailer 2000; looks like a typo in the Base Wt. cell. GCWR and Max Trailer copied as printed. | 4WD | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD M6 3.21NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | p. 8 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD A5 3.21WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)Trim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. Footnote 1 on the page: GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. | 4WD | 3.21 | 2,000 lbs | p. 8 |
Common questions
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 Stellantis Wrangler Unlimited 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 Wrangler Unlimited
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 Wrangler Unlimited. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2017 Stellantis Wrangler Unlimited 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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