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Jeep Grand Cherokee by Year: Engines, Towing and Oil, WK to WL (2015–2027)
Grand Cherokee engines, max trailer weight, oil and coolant capacity, oil grade and fuel tank for every model year 2015-2027, with the WK and WL years kept apart.
By the Southeast CDJR editorsUpdated November 8, 20268 min read
Two facts decide most Grand Cherokee questions: which body you have, and which engine is under the hood. Two bodies overlap in the research data. Model year 2021 has a two-row truck with the older numbers plus the new three-row Grand Cherokee L, and 2022 tags the older truck "WK (carryover)" beside the new body, which this guide calls WL. That matters because the numbers change at the handoff. The 3.6‑liter V6 takes 6 quarts of oil in the WK and 5 in the WL, and the fuel tank drops from 24.6 to 23 gallons.
This guide lays out every model year from 2015 to 2027 in three tables: engines, maximum trailer weight, and oil, coolant and fuel capacity. Everything comes from Jeep's spec sheets and owner's manual tables as stored in our research database. Where a year lacks a number, I say the data lists none.
Engines by year
Power and torque are as printed on the spec sheet for that year. Click a year for its full research page.
| Year | Engines listed (hp / lb‑ft) |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.6L V6 290 / 260; 5.7L V8 360 / 390; 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 240 / 420; SRT 6.4L V8 475 / 470 |
| 2016 | Same lineup; the sheet gives the 3.6L as "up to 295 hp" with torque TBD |
| 2017 | 3.6L up to 295 / 260; 5.7L, EcoDiesel and SRT 6.4L unchanged |
| 2018 | Adds the 6.2L supercharged V8, 707 / 645 (Trackhawk); 6.4L SRT stays |
| 2019 | Same as 2018 |
| 2020 | No EcoDiesel on the sheet; 3.6L, 5.7L, 6.2L and 6.4L remain |
| 2021 | Two-row: 3.6L up to 295 hp, 5.7L 360 hp, plus 6.2L and 6.4L. Grand Cherokee L: 3.6L 293 hp, 5.7L 357 hp |
| 2022 | 3.6L 293 hp; 5.7L 357 hp; new 2.0L turbo four, 270 hp / 295 lb‑ft, on the 4xe. No 6.2L or 6.4L on the 2022 sheets |
| 2023 | 3.6L 293 hp on all; 5.7L listed only on the L; 4xe 2.0L turbo 270 / 295 |
| 2024 | Same as 2023 |
| 2025 | 3.6L 293 / 260; 4xe 2.0L turbo 270 / 295; the data lists no 5.7L |
| 2026 | 3.6L 293 / 260; 2.0L Hurricane turbo four, 324 hp / 332 lb‑ft, on the Laredo Altitude |
| 2027 | 3.6L and 2.0L Hurricane turbo, same ratings; the Trailhawk sheet lists the Hurricane |
The 5.7‑liter V8 is optional on Limited, Overland and Summit in 2015 and 2016, and from 2017 the sheets limit it to 4x4 models. On the L it is listed as optional on Overland and Summit 4x4 models.
Maximum trailer weight by year
These are the "maximum gross trailer weight" lines from each year's sheet. A rating depends on drive type and equipment, and the 2020-and-later tow-configuration table agrees with the figures below. Every figure is in pounds.
| Year | 3.6L V6 | 5.7L V8 | 3.0L EcoDiesel | 6.2L / 6.4L V8 | 2.0L turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,200 | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2016 | 6,200 | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2017 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4); 7,400 (4x2) on one of the two sheets | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2018 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4) | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 6.2L and 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2019 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4) | 7,400 (4x2), 7,200 (4x4) | 6.2L and 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2020 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4) | Not listed | 6.2L and 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2021 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4) | Not listed | 6.2L and 6.4L: 7,200 | None |
| 2022 | 6,200 | 7,200 (4x4) | Not listed | None listed | 6,000 (4xe) |
| 2023 | 6,200 | 7,200, L only | Not listed | None listed | 6,000 (4xe) |
| 2024 | 6,200 | 7,200, L only | Not listed | None listed | 6,000 (4xe) |
| 2025 | 6,200 | None listed | Not listed | None listed | 6,000 (4xe) |
| 2026 | 6,200 | None listed | Not listed | None listed | 6,200 (Hurricane) |
| 2027 | 6,200 | None listed | Not listed | None listed | 6,200 (Hurricane) |
Three patterns stand out. First, the V8 and diesel are rated 1,000 to 1,200 pounds above the V6: 7,200 pounds on 4x4 and 7,400 on 4x2, against 6,200. Second, the plug-in 4xe is below the V6, at 6,000 pounds. Third, the Hurricane turbo four listed for 2026 and 2027 matches the V6 at 6,200 pounds, and the 2027 Trailhawk sheet shows 6,200 pounds with a 3.70 axle.
For a hitch decision on your own truck, the towing guide lists configuration-level ratings for 2020 and later, and the Grand Cherokee hub lists every year.
Oil, coolant and fuel tank by year
Capacities are from the owner's manual tables, in US units, with the filter, except where a cell is marked "sheet", meaning only the spec sheet lists it. The older body covers 2015 to 2020 and the two-row 2021 truck; the newer body starts with the 2021 Grand Cherokee L.
| Year and body | 3.6L oil | 5.7L oil | Other engines, oil | 3.6L coolant | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 qt | 7 qt | EcoDiesel: 8.2 qt (sheet); SRT 6.4L: 7 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 25 gal |
| 2016 | 6 qt | 7 qt | SRT 6.4L: 7 qt; EcoDiesel: 8.2 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 25 gal |
| 2017 | 6 qt | 7 qt | SRT 6.4L: 7 qt; EcoDiesel: 8.2 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2018 | 6 qt | 7 qt | 6.2L: 8.3 qt; 6.4L: 7 qt; EcoDiesel: 8.2 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2019 | 6 qt | 7 qt | 6.2L: 8.3 qt; 6.4L: 7 qt; EcoDiesel: 8.2 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2020 | 6 qt | 7 qt | 6.2L: 8.3 qt (sheet); 6.4L: 7 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2021 two-row (older body) | 6 qt | 7 qt | 6.2L: 8.3 qt (sheet); 6.4L: 7 qt (sheet) | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee L (newer body) | 5 qt | 7 qt | None listed | 11 qt (11.6 with tow package) | 23 gal |
| 2022 WK carryover | 6 qt | Not listed | None | 10.4 qt | 24.6 gal |
| 2022 WL, L and 4xe | 5 qt | 7 qt | 2.0L: 5 qt | 10.8 qt (11.1 with tow package) | 23 gal |
| 2023 | 5 qt | 7 qt | 2.0L: 5 qt | 11 qt (11.5 with tow package) | 23 gal |
| 2024 | 5 qt | 7 qt | 2.0L: 5 qt | 11 qt (11.5 with tow package) | 23 gal |
| 2025 | 5 qt | Not listed | 2.0L: 5 qt | 11 qt (11.5 with tow package) | 23 gal |
| 2026 | 5 qt (sheet) | Not listed | Hurricane: 5 qt | Not in the manual table | 23 gal |
| 2027 | 5 qt | Not listed | Hurricane: 5 qt | 11 qt (11.5 with tow package) | 23 gal |
Notes on the sources. The owner's manual tables for 2015 to 2019 give no capacity for the 3.0‑liter EcoDiesel; the spec sheets list 8.2 quarts of oil and 12 quarts of coolant for it. The sheets also give the 3.6L coolant as 14.0 quarts in every year from 2015 to 2027, against 10.4 to 11.6 in the manual tables used above, so the two sources disagree. The 2026 manual table for the 3.6L is missing in the data, though the 2026 sheet gives 5.0 quarts. Hurricane coolant is 10.6 qt in 2026 and 10.4 qt in 2027 per the manual tables. For the 4xe, the 2022 sheet lists a 19‑gallon tank for the 2.0‑liter turbo, and so do the 2023 to 2025 4xe sheets, even though the 2022 to 2025 manual table says "all engines 23 gal". The 2026 manual lists 19 gallons for the hybrid. Model year 2022 is the one year that shows both capacities side by side for the same engine: 6 quarts of oil on the WK carryover V6 and 5 on the WL V6, with coolant at 10.4 and 10.8 quarts respectively.
Oil grades by year
| Years | 3.6L V6 | 5.7L V8 | 2.0L turbo | SRT / Trackhawk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SAE 5W‑20 | SAE 5W‑20 | n/a | 6.4L SRT: 0W‑40 synthetic factory fill (sheet only) |
| 2016 to 2019 | SAE 0W‑20 | SAE 5W‑20 | n/a | SAE 0W‑40 full synthetic, MS‑12633 |
| 2020 and 2021 | SAE 0W‑20 | SAE 5W‑20 | n/a | 0W‑40 synthetic factory fill on the 6.2L and 6.4L (sheet only) |
| 2022 to 2025 | SAE 0W‑20 full synthetic | SAE 0W‑20 full synthetic (through 2024) | SAE 5W‑30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A, MS‑13340 | n/a |
| 2026 | Not listed | Not listed | Hurricane: SAE 5W‑30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A | n/a |
| 2027 | SAE 0W‑20 full synthetic or SAE 5W‑20 | Not listed | Hurricane: SAE 5W‑30 full synthetic, API SP/GF-6A | n/a |
The 2018 capacity table labels the 5.7L oil 0W‑20, but that year's fluid table lists 5W‑20, shown above. From 2022 the V6 and V8 share a grade, and the turbo four is the odd one out at 5W‑30.
Fuel and wheels
Regular 87 octane is the listed fuel for every gasoline engine other than the SRT and Trackhawk, which the 2016 to 2019 fuel rows list at 91 premium. The 5.7L lists 89 as recommended for best performance through 2024. From 2022 the 2.0L turbo rows list 91 or higher as recommended for best performance, with 87 as the minimum, though the 2025 Hurricane row lists no preference. E85 is permitted only on flex-fuel 3.6L models in 2015, and the 2021 and 2022 manuals say not to use it. Lug nuts are 130 ft‑lb on an M14 x 1.50 thread in every year the data covers, except the 2016 to 2019 SRT at 110 ft‑lb. The 2026 data lists no wheel torque.
How to check your own vehicle
Start with the engine and the body, then use the tables. Oil capacity is the quickest tell for the two generations of V6: 6 quarts is the WK, 5 quarts is the WL. A VIN decode pulls the build sheet for your exact truck, and the spec explorer lets you pick a year and compare configurations. Southeast owners who tow a boat or camper should read the trailer rating for their engine and drive type above, then check the owner's manual for the hitch and brake requirements.
