2021 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 71 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 71% of 3,948 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD, $39,235.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 5,152 lb | 3,948 lb | $39,235 |
| Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,208 lb | 5,614 lb | 4,406 lb | $39,770 |
| Unlimited Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,570 to $32,870 |
| Unlimited Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,237 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $39,470 to $39,770 |
| Unlimited Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $38,625 |
| Unlimited Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $38,795 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,351 lb | 5,829 lb | 4,478 lb | $43,020 to $43,320 |
| Unlimited Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $35,770 |
| Unlimited Islander 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $37,295 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 392 4WD | 6.4L 8cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,351 lb | 6,454 lb | 3,920 lb to 5,223 lb | $74,395 to $74,795 |
| Unlimited 80th Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 5,152 lb | 3,948 lb | N/A |
| Unlimited Willys Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $34,630 |
| Unlimited 4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,280 lb | 6,380 lb | 5,100 lb | N/A |
| Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,233 lb | 5,181 lb | 3,948 lb | $32,870 to $37,765 |
| Unlimited 4xe Rubicon 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,280 lb | 6,502 lb | 5,222 lb | N/A |
| Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,237 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,263 lb | $39,770 to $43,065 |
| Unlimited 4xe High Altitude 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,280 lb | 6,380 lb | 5,100 lb | N/A |
| 80th Edition 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,335 lb | $38,540 |
| Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 4,948 lb | 3,948 lb | $29,070 to $29,370 |
| Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,948 lb | $29,370 to $35,125 |
| Freedom 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,948 lb | $29,370 to $35,295 |
| Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 892 lb | 4,840 lb | 3,948 lb | $39,520 to $39,820 |
| Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | 4,948 lb | 3,948 lb | $29,370 to $32,270 |
| Islander 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,335 lb | $29,370 to $33,795 |
| Willys Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 3,948 lb | $29,370 to $31,130 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 lb | SRT 4WD | $70,995 to $71,270 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 6,000 lb | High Altitude 4x4 | $41,400 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $36,765 |
| Jeep Wrangler (this car) | 3,500 lb | Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD | $39,235 |
| Ford Bronco | 3,500 lb | 4WD | $28,500 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $34,990 |
| 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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree