2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 33% of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 lb |
| 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 5,000 lb: Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,246 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,246 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Unlimited Sahara 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,100 lb | 6,200 lb | 5,100 lb | $54,595 |
| Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,100 lb | 6,200 lb | 5,100 lb | $54,595 |
| Unlimited Rubicon 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | 6,400 lb | 5,000 lb to 5,222 lb | $58,395 |
| Sahara 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| Willys 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| Rubicon 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb to 5,226 lb | N/A |
| Sport S 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,049 lb | N/A |
| Rubicon X 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb to 5,226 lb | N/A |
| Willys '41 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| Backcountry 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sport 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,012 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,012 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,012 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
| Wrangler 4 Door Sport RHD 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb to 5,000 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 9 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | SLE RWD | $54,000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | LS 2WD | $54,700 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 8,200 lb | P360 S R Dynamic 4WD | $62,025 |
| Lexus GX | 6,500 lb | 460 AWD | $56,125 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe (this car) | 5,000 lb | Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | N/A |
| Porsche Macan | 4,409 lb | AWD | $54,900 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $55,800 |
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 can tow 5,000 lb? 92 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