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.
- Top tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 4X4, 1.6L turbo I4 hybrid
Every 2026 Cherokee tow rating
The manufacturer lists one rating for this model year.
4X4
1.6L turbo I4 hybrid, eCVT
- Trailer
- 3,500 lb
- GVWR
- 5,350 lb
- Curb wt
- 4,295 lb
| Configuration | Engine / transmission | Max trailer (lb) | GVWR (lb) | Curb weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X4 | 1.6L turbo I4 hybrideCVT | 3,500 | 5,350 | 4,295 |
About this chart (1 note)
- The sheet lists one rating for the hybrid; its payload figure does not match GVWR minus curb weight, so payload is left out.
Jeep Cherokee towing by model year
The highest and lowest max-trailer ratings in each year's chart, in pounds.
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.
What 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.