2018 Jeep Wrangler 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: 4-door, 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6, 4WD. 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.
2018 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2018 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity chart
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-doorEngine specification block prints '2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)'. One row per figure in that line. | 4WD | 3,500 lbs | p. 1 | ||
| 2-doorEngine specification block prints '2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)'. One row per figure in that line. | 4WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 1 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-doorEngine specification block prints '2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)'. One row per figure in that line. | 4WD | 3,500 lbs | p. 2 | ||
| 2-doorEngine specification block prints '2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door)'. One row per figure in that line. | 4WD | 2,000 lbs | p. 2 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, WRANGLER SPORT (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 3.45D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Sport, WRANGLER SPORT (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 3.45850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER SAHARA (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 3.45D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER SAHARA (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 3.45850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER RUBICON (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | M6 | axle 4.10D478 6-speed manualTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER RUBICON (4-door) | 3.6-liter V-6 gas | A8 | axle 4.10850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, WRANGLER SPORT (4-door) | 2.0-liter I-4 gas | A8 | axle 3.45850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Sahara, WRANGLER SAHARA (4-door) | 2.0-liter I-4 gas | A8 | axle 3.45850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 3.45 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 | |
| Rubicon, WRANGLER RUBICON (4-door) | 2.0-liter I-4 gas | A8 | axle 4.10850RE 8-speed automaticTrim table lists Payload, Base Wt., GAWR, GCWR and Max Trailer per engine, transmission and axle ratio. | 4WD | 4.10 | 3,500 lbs | p. 9 |
Common questions
Which 2018 Jeep Wrangler engine tows the most?
3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6, at up to 3,500 lbs. Next is 2.0-LITER TURBO I-4 at up to 3,500 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2018 Stellantis Wrangler 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 Wrangler
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 2018 Jeep Wrangler. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2018 Stellantis Wrangler 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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