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2026 Jeep Compass towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
44% of 3,620 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 2,000 lb: Latitude 4WD, $29,550.

2026 Jeep Compass tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Latitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD2,000 lb925 lb4,800 lb3,620 lb$29,550
85th Anniversary 4x42.0L4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,620 lb$29,550
Latitude Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD2,000 lb925 lb4,800 lb3,620 lb$29,550
85th Anniversary Edition 4WDN/A4WD2,000 lbN/AN/A3,620 lb$32,345
Limited 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD2,000 lb925 lb4,800 lb3,620 lb$33,560
Trailhawk 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD2,000 lb925 lb4,875 lb3,620 lb$34,060
Limited Altitude 4WD2.0L 4cyl4WD2,000 lb925 lb4,800 lb3,620 lb$35,555

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 1,000 lb to 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo 4x2$38,920
Jeep Compass (this car)2,000 lbLatitude 4WD$29,550
Chevrolet Equinox1,500 lbLT AWD$30,800
Honda CR-V1,500 lbLX 2WD$30,920
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$29,490
Chevrolet Trailblazer1,000 lbLS FWD$23,600

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