2014 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 4,500 lb (compact SUV / minivan territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport SUV 4D | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 184 | 171 | — | 4,500 | — | — | — |
| Latitude Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.2 Liter | 271 | 239 | — | 4,500 | — | — | — |
| Limited Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.2 Liter | 271 | 239 | — | 4,500 | — | — | — |
| Altitude Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.2 Liter | 271 | 239 | — | 4,500 | — | — | — |
| TrailHawk Sport Utility 4D | V6, 3.2 Liter | 271 | 239 | — | 4,500 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2001
The 2001 Jeep Cherokee carried a maximum tow rating of 5,000 lb. The 2014 model is rated 500 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2001 Jeep Cherokee page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2014 Jeep models
The rest of Jeep's 2014 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD | 7,400 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,200 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 7,200 |
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD/4WD | 6,200 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | 3,500 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.