Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD towing capacity by year
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD has tow data across 14 model years, from 1997 through 2020. The most recent 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD carries a maximum tow rating of 7,200 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD max tow rating, last 3 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD years (2016–2020)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3 | 7,200 |
| 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 6 | 7,200 |
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 3 | 7,200 |
Older Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD years (1997–2015)
Earlier model years for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD, going back to 1997. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2 | 7,200 |
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 1 | 7,200 |
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 4 | 7,200 |
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 4 | 7,200 |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 4 | 7,200 |
| 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2 | 6,500 |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 1 | 6,500 |
| 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 1 | 6,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.