Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity
If you’re looking for adventure in the New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, Pennsylvania, areas, you need a vehicle that can handle rough driving conditions. Some of the best trips require a bit of off-road travel. While plenty of cars can handle the journey, nothing conquers rough terrain quite like a Jeep Wrangler.
The Wrangler has been the iconic face of off-roading vehicles for decades, but the latest models feature capabilities that even Wranglers of the past never had. One of those features is an enhanced towing capacity that’s essential if you need to bring extra cargo on your next adventure.
Learn all about the Jeep Wrangler towing capacity and discover if it’s enough for your needs from the New Holland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) team.
Jeep Wrangler Maximum Towing
When properly equipped, the Wrangler’s towing capacity is quite impressive for its size. The 2025 Jeep Wrangler can tow up to 5,000 pounds at most, but several factors go into that figure.*
First, you’ll need a Wrangler with the proper factory tow package and a four-door body. In fact, Jeep’s official specifications confirm that the four-door Wrangler (with the tow package) can haul up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, whereas the two-door model is limited to 2,000 pounds.
Towing isn’t recommended unless the Wrangler is equipped with that factory towing package, so if you plan to tow, make sure you order your Wrangler with the trailer-tow group.
If you opt for the two-door Wrangler, the towing capacity will max out at 2,000 pounds, again only when properly equipped. Without the tow hitch package, these numbers do not apply, so be sure to install the accessories (such as a Class III trailer hitch and wiring harness) before you tow.
Wrangler Customizability
When drivers want to maximize towing capacity, they often worry that they must take a heavy-duty configuration. However, with the Wrangler, the top towing rating is tied almost entirely to the four-door configuration. In other words, any properly equipped four-door Wrangler can reach the 5,000-lb maximum rating, regardless of engine choice, on or off the road.
For example, the standard 3.6L V6 and the available 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder both permit a 5,000-lb tow rating on a four-door model. You can also choose manual or automatic transmissions without affecting towing capacity – as long as the Wrangler is four-door and adequately equipped, the towing rating stays the same.
Virtually any other variation of a four-door Wrangler will still permit the 5,000-pound maximum (again, when the tow package is installed). This means you can personalize your Wrangler’s features and drivetrain for comfort and performance without sacrificing tow rating.
For instance, whether you get the Sahara with the turbo-four, the Unlimited Sport S with the V6, or beyond, a four-door body will carry the same towing capacity rating of up to 5,000 pounds.
Jeep Wrangler Trailering Safety Features
The Jeep Wrangler is powerful enough to tow plenty of cargo, offering safety features to make towing even easier. One key system is Trailer Sway Control, which helps stabilize your trailer at highway speeds. This feature uses sensors to detect if the trailer begins to sway, then automatically applies brake pressure to alternating wheels and even adjusts engine throttle to counteract the motion.
In practice, Trailer Sway Control can significantly smooth out the feeling of towing a load behind you, making highway driving safer and more confidence-inspiring.
In addition to Trailer Sway Control, modern Wranglers have features like a rear backup camera and available ParkSense® rear park assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection, and available trailer brake control. Together, these trailer aids help you hitch up and tow confidently, even in tight spaces or heavy traffic.
FAQs
What is the maximum towing capacity of the Jeep Wrangler?
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped with the towing package and configured as a four-door model.
Do I need the factory towing package to tow with a Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. Towing isn’t recommended unless your Wrangler is equipped with the factory tow package, which includes a Class III hitch receiver and wiring harness.
What towing features does the Jeep Wrangler include?
Key towing features include Trailer Sway Control, available Trailer Brake Control, standard rear backup camera, and available blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection.
Test Drive the Jeep Wrangler’s Towing Capacity Today
While the Jeep Wrangler’s towing capacity is impressive, it’s just one aspect of this rugged off-roader. To experience its capabilities firsthand, you’ll have to get behind the wheel. Drivers in New Holland, Lancaster, and Reading, PA, can do just that at New Holland CDJR. Contact us to schedule your test drive today and see why the Wrangler is a legend on and off the road when looking for fun at Country Lane Flowers.
*Source – Jeep.com
