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2026 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

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
65% of 4,295 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 22-30 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
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
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 3,500 lb: 4x4, $35,000.

2026 Jeep Cherokee tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
4x41.6L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$35,000
Laredo 4WD1.6L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$38,000
85th Anniversary 4x41.6L4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$38,000
Limited Altitude 4x41.6L4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$38,000
Limited 4WD1.6L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$40,000
85th Anniversary Edition 4WD1.6L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$40,905
Overland 4WD1.6L 4cyl4WD3,500 lb4,295 lb$43,000

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000201420162018202020222026
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 4,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Hyundai Santa Fe4,500 lbXRT AWD$42,040
Jeep Cherokee (this car)3,500 lb4x4$35,000
Subaru Outback3,500 lbLimited XT AWD$44,365
Hyundai Ioniq 52,700 lbSE AWD$41,000
Volvo EX302,000 lbSingle Motor Extended Range RWD Core$35,000

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.

How values are checked