2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD, 3.6L 6cyl.
Base trim: 3,500 lb.
Top 34% of 159 SUVs (2025).

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.

Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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: 5,000 lb
80% of the rating: 4,000 lb
Hitch class at max: III, up to 8,000 lb

What it can pull at 4,000 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.

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe tow rating by trim
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
Willys 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,273 lb	6,450 lb	5,000 lb to 5,177 lb	$50,695
Sport S 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,401 lb	6,450 lb	5,049 lb	$50,695
Willys '41 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,273 lb	6,450 lb	5,000 lb to 5,177 lb	$50,695
Sport S 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,401 lb	6,450 lb	5,049 lb	$50,695
Willys 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,270 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$55,435
Sahara 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,425 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$57,695
Sahara 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,378 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$57,695
Backcountry 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,425 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$57,695
Willys '41 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,375 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$59,930
Rubicon 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,467 lb	6,600 lb	5,000 lb to 5,226 lb	$61,395
Rubicon X 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,467 lb	6,600 lb	5,000 lb to 5,226 lb	$61,395
Rubicon 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,328 lb	6,600 lb	5,000 lb to 5,226 lb	$61,395
Backcountry 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	1,375 lb	6,450 lb	5,075 lb	$64,290
High Altitude 4x4	2.0L	4WD	3,500 lb	1,185 lb	6,450 lb	5,000 lb to 5,265 lb	$67,795
Rubicon X 4xe 4WD	2.0L 4cyl	4WD	3,500 lb	N/A	6,600 lb	5,000 lb to 5,226 lb	$70,345
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: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.

Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Changed in 2024: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
Model	Max tow rating	Cheapest trim at max	MSRP
INFINITI QX60	6,000 lb	PURE FWD	$50,200
Jeep Wrangler 4xe (this car)	5,000 lb	Wrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WD	N/A
Acura MDX	5,000 lb	SH-AWD	$53,400
BMW X3	4,850 lb	M50 AWD	$64,700
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque	3,968 lb	P250 Core S AWD	$49,700

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.

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