Jeep Cherokee · Towing capacity
2026 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2026 Jeep Cherokee to tow up to 3,500 lb. Here is the rating from its 2026 specifications.
Highest tow rating
3,500 lb
4X4, 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid
Lowest tow rating
3,500 lb
4X4, 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid
Ratings listed
1
1 engine
- The sheet lists one rating for the hybrid; its payload figure does not match GVWR minus curb weight, so payload is left out.
Every 2026 Cherokee tow rating
The manufacturer lists one rating for this model year.
4X4
1.6L turbo I4 hybrid
- Max trailer
- 3,500 lb
- GVWR
- 5,350 lb
- Curb weight
- 4,295 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Max trailer | GVWR | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X4 | 1.6L turbo I4 hybrideCVT | 3,500 lb | 5,350 lb | 4,295 lb |
Jeep Cherokee towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cherokee towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 1 |
| 2026 (this page) | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 1 |
| 2023 Cherokee towing | 4,000 lb | 4,000 lb | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee towing | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 4 |
| 2021 Cherokee towing | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 6 |
| 2020 Cherokee towing | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 6 |
Towing it behind an RV?
Can you flat tow a Cherokee?
The hybrid Cherokee introduced for 2026 isn't covered by the training guide yet, so follow its owner's manual for recreational towing.
Flat towing a Jeep, model by modelWhat the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
- GVWR
- Gross vehicle weight rating: the most the loaded vehicle may weigh, itself plus everything in it.
2026 Cherokee towing questions
What is the most a 2026 Jeep Cherokee can tow?
3,500 lb, for a 4X4, 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid.
Has the Jeep Cherokee's tow rating changed over the years?
2027: up to 3,500 lb; 2026: up to 3,500 lb; 2023: up to 4,000 lb; 2022: up to 4,500 lb; 2021: up to 4,500 lb; 2020: up to 4,500 lb.
Source: 2026 Jeep Cherokee Specifications, Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.