Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity & Tow Calculator

The maximum towing capacity of the Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 7,200 pounds when equipped with the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine and the factory Trailer-Tow Package. The standard 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine achieves a maximum tow rating of 6,200 pounds with the Trailer-Tow Package (or 3,500 pounds without it), and the plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe achieves up to 6,000 pounds.

Yes, a 3.6L Pentastar V6 Jeep Grand Cherokee can comfortably tow small to midsize travel trailers up to approximately 4,000 to 5,000 pounds loaded, provided it is factory-equipped with the Class IV Trailer-Tow Package (6,200 lb limit). However, travel trailer tongue weights average 12% to 15% of gross weight. Because the Grand Cherokee door placard payload capacity averages 1,200 to 1,350 pounds, a 5,000-pound camper will consume 600 to 750 pounds of payload in tongue weight alone, leaving limited margin for passengers and cargo.

Both the standard 2-row Grand Cherokee (WL74) and 3-row Grand Cherokee L (WL75) share identical maximum towing capacities: 6,200 pounds with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and 7,200 pounds with the 5.7L HEMI V8. However, the Grand Cherokee L has a 5.0-inch longer wheelbase (121.7 inches vs 116.7 inches) and a heavier curb weight, which provides greater highway directional stability against trailer sway and slightly higher gross payload (up to 1,380 lbs on select trims).

The factory Jeep Trailer-Tow Package (Trailer Tow Prep Group on WL models) upgrades the vehicle to full SAE J2807 towing capacity. It includes a frame-mounted Class IV receiver hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin round electrical wiring harnesses, heavy-duty engine radiator cooling, a 180-amp or 220-amp high-output alternator, rear load-leveling suspension (or Quadra-Lift air suspension on luxury trims), and a full-size spare tire.

Yes, the Grand Cherokee 4xe is rated to tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. Its 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 paired with dual electric motors generates 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of instant electric torque at zero RPM. This delivers excellent off-the-line launch power on boat ramps and steep grades, though its heavy 17.3-kWh lithium-ion battery reduces door placard payload capacity to roughly 1,140 to 1,200 pounds.

Yes, for conventional bumper-pull travel trailers weighing over 3,500 to 5,000 pounds, a Weight Distribution Hitch with integrated sway control is strongly recommended by Stellantis engineering. Because the Grand Cherokee features independent rear suspension (IRS) and a unibody chassis, heavy downward tongue weights cause rear suspension compression and unload weight from the front steering tires, degrading steering precision and braking grip.

Factory brochure payload numbers represent base trims with zero optional equipment. Luxury features such as panoramic dual-pane sunroofs, Quadra-Lift air compressors, ventilated leather seating, 19-speaker McIntosh premium audio, and 4x4 transfer cases add vehicle curb weight. Because every optional pound reduces payload pound-for-pound, upper trims like the Summit Reserve frequently have yellow door jamb payload ratings between 1,140 and 1,250 pounds.

A properly equipped Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Trailer Tow Package can safely tow single-axle and tandem-axle marine trailers up to 5,000 to 6,000 pounds (such as 20 to 24-foot bowriders, wakeboard boats, and center consoles). Boat trailers typically carry only 7% to 10% tongue weight on the hitch ball (ideally 8% to 10%), making them far easier on the Grand Cherokee unibody payload limit than tall, boxy travel trailers of equivalent weight.