Jeep Wrangler towing capacity by year
The Jeep Wrangler has tow data across 34 model years, from 1992 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Jeep Wrangler carries a maximum tow rating of 5,000 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Jeep Wrangler, 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 Wrangler years (2021–2025)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jeep Wrangler | 14 | 5,000 |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 19 | 5,000 |
| 2023 Jeep Wrangler | 21 | 3,500 |
| 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 18 | 3,500 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 22 | 3,500 |
Older Jeep Wrangler years (1992–2020)
Earlier model years for the Jeep Wrangler, going back to 1992. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | 21 | 3,500 |
| 2019 Jeep Wrangler | 10 | 3,500 |
| 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 29 | 3,500 |
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler | 29 | 3,500 |
| 2016 Jeep Wrangler | 23 | 3,500 |
| 2015 Jeep Wrangler | 21 | 3,500 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 22 | 3,500 |
| 2013 Jeep Wrangler | 15 | 3,500 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2011 Jeep Wrangler | 9 | 3,500 |
| 2010 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2009 Jeep Wrangler | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 9 | 3,500 |
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | 8 | 3,500 |
| 2006 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 7 | 3,500 |
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 6 | 3,500 |
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler | 5 | 2,000 |
| 2002 Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1997 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Jeep Wrangler | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1995 Jeep Wrangler | 3 | 2,000 |
| 1994 Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2,000 |
| 1993 Jeep Wrangler | 4 | 2,000 |
| 1992 Jeep Wrangler | 5 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.