Jeep Wrangler towing capacity

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is rated for up to 5,000 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.

2026 Jeep Wrangler, highest published rating5,000 lbsHitch type not stated. Most are rated lower, so find yours in the year tables.

Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.

2026 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
Engine not named in the table	5,000 lbs
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	5,000 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	5,000 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	5,000 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	5,000 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs
6.4-liter V-8 gas	3,500 lbs

All 21 2026 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2026 Wrangler Fleet Buyers Guide; 2026 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2025 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
Engine not named in the table	5,000 lbs
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	5,000 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	5,000 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	5,000 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
6.4-liter V-8 gas	3,500 lbs

All 17 2025 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2025 Wrangler Fleet Buyers Guide; 2025 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2024 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	5,000 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	5,000 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	5,000 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	5,000 lbs
Engine not named in the table	3,500 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs
6.4-liter V-8 gas	3,500 lbs

All 22 2024 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2024 Wrangler Fleet Buyers Guide; 2024 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2023 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
Engine not named in the table	3,500 lbs
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.0-LITER ECODIESEL V-6	3,500 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
3.0-liter V-6 diesel	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs
6.4-liter V-8 gas	3,500 lbs

All 25 2023 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2023 Wrangler Fleet Buyers Guide; 2023 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2022 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
Engine not named in the table	3,500 lbs
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.0-LITER ECODIESEL V-6	3,500 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
3.0-liter V-6 diesel	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas PHEV	3,500 lbs
6.4-liter V-8 gas	3,500 lbs

All 27 2022 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2022 Wrangler 4Xe Fleet Buyers Guide; 2022 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.0-LITER ECODIESEL V-6	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
3.0-liter V-6 diesel	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs
6.4-LITER V-8	3,500 lbs

All 19 2021 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2021 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs; 2021 Stellantis Wrangler Rubicon 392 Press Specs

2020 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.0-LITER ECODIESEL V-6	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
3.0-liter V-6 diesel	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs

All 17 2020 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2020 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2019 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs

All 13 2019 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2019 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6	3,500 lbs
2.0-LITER TURBO I-4	3,500 lbs
3.6-liter V-6 gas	3,500 lbs
2.0-liter I-4 gas	3,500 lbs

All 13 2018 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2018 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2017 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)	2,000 lbs

All 11 2017 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2017 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2016 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)	2,000 lbs

All 11 2016 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2016 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

2015 Jeep Wrangler

Highest rating for each engine
Engine	Hitch type not stated
3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)	2,000 lbs

All 11 2015 Wrangler configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment

Source: 2015 Stellantis Wrangler Press Specs

Common questions

How has the Jeep Wrangler's towing capacity changed by year?

Highest published rating by model year: 2026: 5,000 lbs; 2025: 5,000 lbs; 2024: 5,000 lbs; 2023: 3,500 lbs; 2022: 3,500 lbs; 2021: 3,500 lbs; 2020: 3,500 lbs; 2019: 3,500 lbs; 2018: 3,500 lbs; 2017: 2,000 lbs; 2016: 2,000 lbs; 2015: 2,000 lbs.

What hitch are the Jeep Wrangler 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.