2018 Jeep Compass towing capacity
The 2018 Jeep Compass is published in 5 configurations with a tow rating of 2,000 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2018 Jeep Compass 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, MultiAir, 2.4 Liter | 180 | 175 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,327 | — |
| Latitude Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, PZEV, 2.4 Liter | 180 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,184 | — |
| Trailhawk Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, PZEV, 2.4 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,633 | — |
| Limited Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, PZEV, 2.4 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,327 | — |
| Altitude Sport Utility 4D | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, PZEV, 2.4 Liter | 0 | 0 | — | 2,000 | — | 3,327 | — |
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 2017
The 2017 Jeep Compass carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 2018 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2017 Jeep Compass page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2018 Jeep models
The rest of Jeep's 2018 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Jeep GrandCherokee2WD | 7,400 |
| 2018 Jeep GrandCherokee4WD | 7,200 |
| 2018 Jeep GrandCherokee4WDSRT | 7,200 |
| 2018 Jeep GrandCherokee4WDTrackhawk | 7,200 |
| 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7,000 |
| 2018 Jeep Cherokee | 4,500 |
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.