2027 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500 lb
- Cheapest at max
- 4x4
- 1.6L 4cyl, 4WD
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
Rank 53 of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Room left
- 700 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 65% of 4,295 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 22-30 mpg.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 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: 4x4, $35,130.
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| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb | $35,130 |
| Laredo 4WD | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb | $38,130 |
| Limited 4WD | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb | $40,130 |
| Limited Altitude 4WD | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb | $40,130 |
| Trailhawk 4x4 | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb to 8,840 lb | $42,630 |
| Overland 4WD | 1.6L 4cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,295 lb | $43,130 |
Highest rating by year
- Changed in 2020: 4,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 4,500 lb | XRT AWD | $42,290 |
| Jeep Cherokee (this car) | 3,500 lb | 4x4 | $35,130 |
| Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 lb | 4 Door Sport 4WD | $39,640 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2,700 lb | SE AWD | $41,250 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ