2023 Jeep Wagoneer L towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,990lb
- Series I 4x2, 3.0L, 2WD.
- Base trim: 5,990 lb.
- Top 30% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,990 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,792 lb
- Margin
- 1,290 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 77% of 6,068 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,990 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,792 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 4,792 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,792 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 5,990 lb: Series I 4x2, $64,595.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series I 4x2 | 3.0L | 2WD | 5,990 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,068 lb | $64,595 |
| Series II 4x2 | 3.0L | 2WD | 5,990 lb | 1,332 lb | 7,400 lb | 6,068 lb | $69,695 |
| Series II Carbide 4x2 | 3.0L | 2WD | 5,990 lb | 1,332 lb | 7,400 lb | 6,068 lb | $69,695 |
| Carbide RWD | N/A | RWD | 5,990 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,069 lb | $72,485 |
| Series III 4x2 | 3.0L | 2WD | 5,990 lb | 1,393 lb | 7,500 lb | 6,107 lb | $75,200 |
| 4x2 | 3.0L 6cyl | 2WD | 5,990 lb | 1,331 lb | 7,400 lb | 6,069 lb | $63,670 to $64,595 |
| Series II Carbide 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,750 lb to 10,000 lb | 1,360 lb | 7,700 lb | 6,326 lb | $72,695 |
| Series II 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,750 lb to 10,000 lb | 1,360 lb | 7,700 lb | 6,326 lb | $72,695 |
| Series III 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,750 lb to 10,000 lb | 1,550 lb | 7,800 lb | 6,335 lb | $78,200 |
| 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,750 lb to 10,000 lb | 1,500 lb | 7,700 lb | 6,297 lb | $66,670 to $67,595 |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
Only 2023 has a rating: 5,990 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,300 lb | SLE RWD | $60,400 |
| BMW X5 | 7,200 lb | sDrive40i RWD | $61,600 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 6,200 lb | Grand Cherokee Laredo 2WD | N/A |
| Jeep Wagoneer | 6,130 lb | 4x2 | $61,595 |
| Jeep Wagoneer L (this car) | 5,990 lb | Series I 4x2 | $64,595 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree