Jeep Cherokee · Towing capacity
2020 Jeep Cherokee towing capacity
The manufacturer rates the 2020 Jeep Cherokee to tow between 2,000 lb and 4,500 lb, depending on engine, drive and equipment. Here are all 6 ratings from its 2020 specifications, with filters to narrow them down.
Highest tow rating
4,500 lb
with the Trailer Tow Package, 3.2L Pentastar V6
Lowest tow rating
2,000 lb
with the Trailer Tow Package, 2.4L I4
Ratings listed
6
3 engines
- Without the Trailer Tow Group the rating is 2,000 lb, with an aftermarket Class II hitch.
- The higher ratings apply to automatic-transmission models with the Trailer Tow Package (Class III hitch).
Every 2020 Cherokee tow rating
Pick what you know; choices that no configuration offers turn grey. Results are sorted by tow rating.
3.2L Pentastar V6 · Trailer Tow Package
3.2L Pentastar V6
- Max trailer
- 4,500 lb
2.0L turbo I4 · Trailer Tow Package
2.0L turbo I4
- Max trailer
- 4,000 lb
2.4L I4
2.4L I4
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
2.0L turbo I4
2.0L turbo I4
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
3.2L Pentastar V6
3.2L Pentastar V6
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
2.4L I4 · Trailer Tow Package
2.4L I4
- Max trailer
- 2,000 lb
| Configuration | Engine | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Pentastar V6Trailer Tow Package | 3.2L Pentastar V6 | 4,500 lb |
| 2.0L turbo I4Trailer Tow Package | 2.0L turbo I4 | 4,000 lb |
| 2.4L I4 | 2.4L I4 | 2,000 lb |
| 2.0L turbo I4 | 2.0L turbo I4 | 2,000 lb |
| 3.2L Pentastar V6 | 3.2L Pentastar V6 | 2,000 lb |
| 2.4L I4Trailer Tow Package | 2.4L I4 | 2,000 lb |
Best tow rating by engine
| Engine | Max trailer |
|---|---|
| 2.4L I4 | 2,000 lb |
| 2.0L turbo I4 | 4,000 lb |
| 3.2L Pentastar V6 | 4,500 lb |
Jeep Cherokee towing by model year
| Model year | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Cherokee towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 1 |
| 2026 Cherokee towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 1 |
| 2023 Cherokee towing | 4,000 lb | 4,000 lb | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee towing | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 4 |
| 2021 Cherokee towing | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 6 |
| 2020 (this page) | 4,500 lb | 2,000 lb | 6 |
Towing it behind an RV?
Can you flat tow a Cherokee?
Cherokees with Jeep Active Drive II or Active Drive Lock can be flat towed, because their two-speed power transfer unit has a Neutral position. Front-drive Cherokees need a tow dolly or trailer.
Flat towing a Jeep, model by modelWhat the numbers mean
- Max trailer
- The heaviest trailer the configuration is rated to pull, with the right hitch and the vehicle carrying only a driver. Every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.
2020 Cherokee towing questions
What is the most a 2020 Jeep Cherokee can tow?
4,500 lb, for a with the Trailer Tow Package, 3.2L Pentastar V6. Other configurations are rated lower, so check the exact engine, drive and equipment.
What is the lowest tow rating for a 2020 Jeep Cherokee?
2,000 lb, for a with the Trailer Tow Package, 2.4L I4. Across the 6 ratings the manufacturer lists, they run from 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
How much does the engine change the Cherokee's tow rating?
2.4L I4: 2,000 lb; 2.0L turbo I4: 2,000 lb to 4,000 lb; 3.2L Pentastar V6: 2,000 lb to 4,500 lb.
Has the Jeep Cherokee's tow rating changed over the years?
2027: up to 3,500 lb; 2026: up to 3,500 lb; 2023: up to 4,000 lb; 2022: up to 4,500 lb; 2021: up to 4,500 lb; 2020: up to 4,500 lb.
Source: 2020 Jeep Cherokee Specifications, Stellantis North America. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle with a driver only. Confirm the exact ratings on the door-jamb label and in the owner's manual before you hitch up.