2024 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- 4 Door Rubicon 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 152 SUVs (2024).
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
- 92% of 4,369 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-14 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: 4 Door Rubicon 4WD, $55,795.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,606 lb | 5,975 lb | 4,369 lb | $55,795 |
| 4 Door Rubicon X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 1,606 lb | 5,975 lb | 4,369 lb | $65,840 |
| 4 Door Rubicon 392 4WD | 6.4L 8cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,031 lb | 6,400 lb | 4,369 lb | $91,545 |
| 4 Door Rubicon 392 Final Edition 4WD | 6.4L 8cyl | 4WD | 5,000 lb | 2,031 lb | 6,400 lb | 4,369 lb | $99,995 |
| Sport 4 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,215 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,285 lb | $36,595 |
| Willys 4 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,390 lb | 5,675 lb | 4,285 lb | $36,595 |
| Sport S 4 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,215 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,285 lb | $36,595 |
| 4 Door Sport SUV 4D 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,031 lb | 5,400 lb | 4,369 lb | $36,595 |
| 4 Door Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,131 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,369 lb | $40,095 |
| 4 Door Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,131 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,369 lb | $44,095 |
| 4 Door Sport RHD 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 425 lb | 5,500 lb | 5,075 lb | $48,095 |
| Sport 4 Door 4x4 RHD | 2.0L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,204 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,296 lb | $48,095 |
| 4 Door Sahara 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 525 lb | 5,600 lb | 5,075 lb | $49,195 |
| Sahara 4 Door 4x4 | 2.0L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,231 lb | 5,600 lb | 4,369 lb | $49,195 |
| Rubicon 4 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,975 lb | 4,575 lb | $51,295 |
| Rubicon X 4 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,400 lb | 5,975 lb | 4,575 lb | $51,295 |
| Rubicon 392 4 Door 4x4 | 6.4L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,132 lb | 6,400 lb | 5,268 lb | $91,545 |
| Rubicon 392 Final Edition 4 Door 4x4 | 6.4L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,132 lb | 6,400 lb | 5,268 lb | $91,545 |
| 4xe Sahara 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,378 lb | 6,450 lb | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Willys 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,270 lb | 6,450 lb | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Rubicon 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,328 lb | 6,600 lb | 5,226 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,398 lb | 6,450 lb | 5,049 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Rubicon X 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,525 lb | 6,600 lb | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| 4xe Jeep Beach 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | N/A | N/A | 5,075 lb | N/A |
| 4xe High Altitude 4xe 4WD | 2.0L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 1,188 lb | 6,450 lb | 5,265 lb | N/A |
| Sport 2 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,088 lb | 5,100 lb | 4,012 lb | $31,995 |
| Willys 2 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,388 lb | 5,400 lb | 4,012 lb | $31,995 |
| Sport S 2 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,088 lb | 5,100 lb | 4,012 lb | $31,995 |
| Rubicon 2 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,254 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,246 lb | $46,795 |
| Rubicon X 2 Door 4x4 | 3.6L | 4WD | 2,000 lb | 1,254 lb | 5,500 lb | 4,246 lb | $46,795 |
| 2 Door Willys 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb | N/A |
| 2 Door Rubicon 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb | N/A |
| 2 Door Sport S 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb | N/A |
| 2 Door Rubicon X 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb | N/A |
| 2 Door Sport SUV 2D 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 2,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,369 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 2 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 Gladiator | 7,700 lb | Sport Crew Cab 4WD | $37,895 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Laredo 2WD | $38,035 |
| Jeep Wrangler (this car) | 5,000 lb | 4 Door Rubicon 4WD | $55,795 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,705 |
| Ford Bronco | 4,500 lb | Raptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4 | $90,035 |
| Kia Sorento | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $37,990 |
| Ford Bronco Sport | 2,200 lb | Badlands 4WD | $38,390 |
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