2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing capacity
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated to tow up to 6,200 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 6,200 lb
- 80% guideline
- 5,000 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 620 lb+
Max rating: 3.6L V6 or 2.0L Hurricane turbo, properly equipped. Common setup: 3.6L V6 Laredo, 6,200 lb.
How much can your Jeep Grand Cherokee really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
6,200 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Too heavy by 800 lb
This trailer is over the maker’s towing rating.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 12,200 lb
Where the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: jeep.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Jeep Wrangler | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Up to 6,200 lb when properly equipped (3.6L V6 or 2.0L Hurricane turbo, properly equipped). A common configuration, 3.6L V6 Laredo, is rated for 6,200 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Jeep Grand Cherokee safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 5,000 lb for a Jeep Grand Cherokee rated at 6,200 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 620 lb to 930 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
