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2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,960 lb
Margin
1,300 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
116% of 4,238 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,960 lbRating: 6,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,960 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
6,200 lb
80% of the rating
4,960 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,960 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,960 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,960 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,200 lb: Laredo 2WD, $40,035.

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Laredo 2WD3.6L 6cyl2WD6,200 lb1,280 lb5,518 lb4,238 lb$40,035
Altitude 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,238 lb$40,035
Laredo A 2WD3.6L 6cyl2WD6,200 lb1,280 lb5,518 lb4,238 lb$40,035
Laredo X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,238 lb$40,035
Altitude X 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,238 lb$40,035
Laredo 4x43.6L4WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,365 lb$42,035
Altitude 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,240 lb5,605 lb4,365 lb$42,035
Laredo X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,365 lb$42,035
Altitude X 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,365 lb$42,035
Limited 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,426 lb$49,405
Limited 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,260 lb5,673 lb4,413 lb$51,405
Overland 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,451 lb$62,995
Summit 4x23.6L2WD6,200 lbN/AN/A4,475 lb$64,560
Overland 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,210 lb5,931 lb4,721 lb$64,995
Summit 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb5,944 lb4,784 lb$66,560
Summit Reserve 4WD3.6L 6cyl4WD6,200 lb1,160 lb5,944 lb4,784 lb$66,560
4xe 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,418 lb5,368 lbN/A
4xe Summit 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,557 lb5,507 lbN/A
4xe Overland 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,534 lb5,484 lbN/A
4xe Trailhawk 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,571 lb5,521 lbN/A
4xe Summit Reserve 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,557 lb5,507 lbN/A
4xe 30th Anniversary Edition 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD6,000 lb1,050 lb6,418 lb5,368 lbN/A

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 7,200 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 3,500 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2013: 5,000 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 7,200 lb to 6,200 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbR/T HEMI Orange AWD$57,235
Jeep Grand Cherokee (this car)6,200 lbLaredo 2WD$40,035
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLaredo 2WD$42,035
Jeep Wagoneer6,130 lb4x2$61,595
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT Cloth FWD$37,045
Toyota 4Runner5,000 lbSR5 2WD$40,155

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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