2023 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

Sport 4 Door 4x4, 3.6L, 4WD.
Base trim: 2,000 lb.
Rank 86 of 151 SUVs (2023).

Trailer check

Trailer weight, lbTrim

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: 67% of 4,167 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 11-15 mpg.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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: 3,500 lb
80% of the rating: 2,800 lb
Hitch class at max: II, up to 3,500 lb

What it can pull at 2,800 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: Sport 4 Door 4x4, $35,195.

2023 Jeep Wrangler tow rating by trim
Trim	Engine	Drivetrain	Tow rating	Payload	GVWR	Curb weight	MSRP
Sport 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
Willys 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
Freedom 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
Sport S 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
High Tide 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,704 lb	5,700 lb	4,196 lb	$35,195
Willys Sport 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
Sport Altitude 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,400 lb	4,167 lb	$35,195
Sahara 4 Door 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,094 lb	5,500 lb	4,406 lb	$45,925
High Altitude 4 Door 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,094 lb	5,500 lb	4,406 lb	$45,925
Sahara Altitude 4 Door 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,094 lb	5,500 lb	4,406 lb	$45,925
Sport 4 Door 4x4 RHD	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	964 lb	5,300 lb	4,196 lb	$46,795
Rubicon 4 Door 4x4	3.6L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,351 lb	5,800 lb	4,449 lb	$47,495
Rubicon Farout 4 Door 4x4	3.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,238 lb	6,100 lb	3,920 lb to 5,223 lb	$47,495
Rubicon 392 4 Door 4x4	6.4L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,002 lb	6,100 lb	5,098 lb	$82,495
Rubicon 20th Anniversary 4 Door 4x4	6.4L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,152 lb	6,250 lb	5,098 lb	$82,495
4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,271 lb	6,371 lb	5,100 lb	N/A
4xe Willys 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,271 lb	6,371 lb	5,100 lb	N/A
4xe Rubicon 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,191 lb	6,413 lb	5,222 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sahara 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,237 lb	5,500 lb	4,263 lb	N/A
Unlimited Willys 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited Freedom 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited Rubicon 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,351 lb	5,829 lb	4,478 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sport S 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited High Tide 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sport RHD 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,204 lb	5,400 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
4xe High Altitude 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,271 lb	6,371 lb	5,100 lb	N/A
Unlimited Rubicon 392 4WD	6.4L 8cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,351 lb	6,449 lb	5,098 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sport SUV 4D 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited High Altitude 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,208 lb	5,614 lb	4,406 lb	N/A
Unlimited Rubicon FarOut 4WD	3.0L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,351 lb	6,213 lb	3,920 lb to 5,223 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sport Altitude 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,237 lb	5,500 lb	4,263 lb	N/A
Unlimited Willys Sport SUV 4D 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,233 lb	5,429 lb	4,196 lb	N/A
Unlimited Rubicon 20th Anniversary 4WD	6.4L 8cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,351 lb	6,449 lb	5,098 lb	N/A
4xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,191 lb	6,413 lb	5,222 lb	N/A
Willys 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	1,052 lb	5,000 lb	3,948 lb	$31,195
Freedom 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	1,052 lb	5,000 lb	3,948 lb	$31,195
Sport S 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	1,000 lb	5,000 lb	3,948 lb	$31,195
Sport SUV 2D 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	1,000 lb	5,000 lb	3,948 lb	$31,195
Willys Sport SUV 2D 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	1,052 lb	5,000 lb	3,948 lb	$31,195
Rubicon 4WD	3.6L 6cyl	4WD	2,000 lb	892 lb	5,350 lb	4,222 lb	$43,295

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
Changed in 2025: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
Jeep Gladiator	7,650 lb	Texas Trail Edition 5 ft 4WD	N/A
Jeep Grand Cherokee	6,200 lb	Laredo 2WD	$40,035
Toyota 4Runner	5,000 lb	SR5 2WD	$40,155
Ford Bronco	4,500 lb	Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4	$80,580
Jeep Wrangler (this car)	3,500 lb	Sport 4 Door 4x4	$35,195
Ford Bronco Sport	2,200 lb	Badlands 4WD	$38,090
Dodge Hornet	2,000 lb	GT AWD	$30,735

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.

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