Towing

This chart is meant to serve as a quick and easy reference guide on how to properly equip your Jeep® vehicle for towing. For specific details, discuss your plans with your Jeep dealer, who will help you select the right equipment to meet your specifications.

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Weight Classifications and Packages

Standard and optional towing packages for the Jeep® Compass.

Vehicle Details

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    158 hp
    141 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Package is Not Available for 2.0L Manual)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,350 pounds, 2WD+

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    158 hp
    141 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2 Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Package is Not Available for 2.0L CVT2 Automatic)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,270 pounds, 2WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Package is Not Available for 2.0L CVT2 Automatic)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,270 pounds, 2WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,340 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,330 pounds, 4WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2 Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,260 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,250 pounds, 4WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,260 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,250 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,260 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,250 pounds, 4WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2L Transaxle Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,160 pounds, 4WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,160 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,160 pounds, 4WD+

Weight Classifications and Packages

Standard and optional towing packages for the Jeep® Grand Cherokee.

Vehicle Details

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 VVT
    290 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Laredo

    • Class III – Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    5,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,350 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,240 pounds, 4WD+
    • Laredo X

    • Class III – Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    5,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,350 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,240 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class III – Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    5,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,225 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,150 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L Pentastar® V6 VVT
    290 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Overland,
    • Overland Summit

    • Class III – Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    5,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,180 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,130 pounds, 4WD+

  • 5.7L V8 with fuel saver technology and VVT
    360 hp
    390 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Laredo X

    • Class IV – Extra Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    7,400 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,350 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,240 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class IV – Extra Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    7,400 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,225 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,150 pounds, 4WD+
    • Overland, Overland Summit

    • Class IV – Extra Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    7,400 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,180 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,130 pounds, 4WD+

  • 6.4L V8 with fuel saver technology
    470 hp
    465 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • SRT8®

    • Class III – Extra Heavy Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group IV
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    5,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,350 pounds, 4WD+

Weight Classifications and Packages

Standard and optional towing packages for the Jeep® Patriot.

Vehicle Details

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    158 hp
    141 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Prep Group is Not
    • Available for 2.0L Manual)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,320 pounds, 2WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Prep Group is Not
    • Available for 2.0L Manual)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,320 pounds, 2WD+

  • 2.0L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    158 hp
    141 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2 Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Prep Group is Not
    • Available for 2.0L Manual)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,250 pounds, 2WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • (Trailer Tow Prep Group is Not
    • Available for 2.0L Manual)
    Max towing: 
    1,000 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,250 pounds, 2WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,310 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,300 pounds, 4WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,310 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,300 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,310 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,300 pounds, 4WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2 Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,230 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,230 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 2WD / 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,230 pounds, 2WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+

  • 2.4L DOHC 16V dual VVT
    172 hp
    165 lb-ft of torque
    CVT2L Transaxle Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,130 pounds, 4WD+
    • Latitude

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,130 pounds, 4WD+
    • Limited

    • Class I – Light Duty

    • Trailer Tow Prep Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,330 pounds, 4WD+

Weight Classifications and Packages

Standard and optional towing packages for the Jeep® Wrangler 4x4.

Vehicle Details

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    6-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,118 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sport S

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,118 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sahara

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    938 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    6-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Rubicon

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    921 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,118 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sport S

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,118 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sahara

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    938 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Rubicon

    • Class II – Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    2,000 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    921 pounds, 4WD+

Weight Classifications and Packages

Standard and optional towing packages for the Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited 4x4.

Vehicle Details

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    6-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sport S

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sahara

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,103 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    6-Speed Manual Transmission

    • Rubicon

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,081 pounds, 4WD+

  • 3.6L V6 VVT
    285 hp
    260 lb-ft of torque
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission

    • Sport

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,220 pounds, 4WD+
    • Sahara

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,103 pounds, 4WD+
    • Rubicon

    • Class II - Medium Duty

    • Trailer Tow Group
    • (Optional)
    Max towing: 
    3,500 pounds, 4WD+
    Max payload: 
    1,081 pounds, 4WD+
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