2021 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Freedom FWD, 2.4L.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 95 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 45% of 3,590 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Freedom FWD, $27,890.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,590 lb | $27,890 |
| Latitude FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,590 lb | $27,890 |
| Freedom 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,875 lb | $29,390 |
| Latitude 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,875 lb | $29,390 |
| Altitude FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,590 lb | $30,200 |
| Latitude Plus FWD | 2.4L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,590 lb | $30,200 |
| Altitude 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,875 lb | $31,700 |
| Latitude Plus 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,875 lb | $31,700 |
| Latitude Lux FWD | 3.2L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,710 lb | $32,110 |
| 80th Anniversary FWD | 3.2L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,710 lb | $32,110 |
| Latitude Lux 4WD | 3.2L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,960 lb | $33,610 |
| 80th Anniversary 4x4 | 3.2L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,960 lb | $33,610 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition FWD | 3.2L 6cyl | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,650 lb | $33,990 |
| 80th Anniversary Edition 4WD | 3.2L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,960 lb | $35,790 |
| Limited FWD | 3.2L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,710 lb | $36,190 |
| High Altitude FWD | 2.0L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,730 lb | $36,190 |
| TrailHawk 4WD | 3.2L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,962 lb to 4,250 lb | $36,540 |
| Limited 4WD | 3.2L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,960 lb | $37,690 |
| High Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 3,960 lb | $37,690 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 4,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer | 4,500 lb | 2LT FWD | $33,400 |
| Ford Bronco | 3,500 lb | 4WD | $28,500 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 3,500 lb | Limited FWD | $38,750 |
| Subaru Outback | 3,500 lb | Onyx Edition XT AWD | $35,145 |
| Jeep Cherokee (this car) | 2,000 lb | Freedom FWD | $27,890 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,000 lb | 4WD | $27,215 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree