Third generation (JK)
2016 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max towing, 20163,500 lb
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler tows up to 3,500 lb (Rubicon Two-door D478 6-speed manual, per the 2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual).
17 more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 2,000 lb, for the Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual.
2016 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual- Configurations
- 12
- Payload
- 1,000 lb
- GCWR
- 6,900–9,200 lb
- Tongue
- 200–350 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2016 Wrangler configuration
2016 Jeep Wrangler
| Configuration | Max towing source 1 lb | Max tongue source 1 lb | GCWR source 1 lb | Max payload source 2 lb | GVWR source 2 lb | Axle source 2 ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,900 | 1,000 | up to 5,000 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,900 | 1,000 | up to 5,000 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,000 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,500 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,000 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,500 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith Trailer Tow Group (Class II receiver hitch) | 2,000 source 2 | 350 | 8,600 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith Trailer Tow Group (Class II receiver hitch) | 2,000 source 2 | 350 | 8,600 | not in our data | up to 5,000 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,900 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith Max Tow Package | 3,500 source 2 | 200 | 7,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,900 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith Max Tow Package | 3,500 source 2 | 200 | 7,400 | 1,000 | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,500 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,000 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith Max Tow Package | 3,500 source 2 | 200 | 7,500 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,500 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,000 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith Max Tow Package | 3,500 source 2 | 200 | 7,500 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.21 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith Trailer Tow Group (Class II receiver hitch) | 2,000 source 2 | 350 | 9,200 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 4.10 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith Trailer Tow Group (Class II receiver hitch) | 2,000 source 2 | 350 | 9,200 | not in our data | up to 5,500 | 3.73 | Check load → |
02 / Why
Which one tows the most, and why
What moves the rating
MakerTows the most: 3,500 lb
Rubicon Two-door D478 6-speed manual; 17 more configurations are rated the same.
Axle ratio
3.73 axle instead of 3.21
+1,500 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 8 pairs in the table
Package
Max Tow Package
+1,500 lb
Same configuration otherwise · 4 pairs in the table
03 / By year
Wrangler towing by model year
04 / Next
Check it against your load
05 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2016 Wrangler configuration tows the most?
The Rubicon Two-door D478 6-speed manual, at 3,500 lb; 17 more configurations are rated the same.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
200–350 lb by configuration; the most is 350 lb, for the Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual with the 3.73 axle ratio. Tongue weight is the trailer’s downward push on the hitch; it counts against payload.
What is the GCWR of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
6,900–9,200 lb by configuration; the most is 9,200 lb, for the Rubicon Four-door D478 6-speed manual. GCWR is the most the loaded vehicle and its loaded trailer may weigh together.
Has the Jeep Wrangler’s towing capacity changed by year?
Highest rating by model year: 2026, 5,000 lb; 2025, 5,000 lb; 2024, 5,000 lb; 2023, 3,500 lb; 2022, 3,500 lb; 2021, 3,500 lb; 2020, 3,500 lb; 2019, 3,500 lb; 2018, 3,500 lb; 2017, 3,500 lb; 2016, 3,500 lb; 2015, 3,500 lb; 2014, 3,500 lb; 2013, 3,500 lb; 2012, 3,500 lb; 2011, 3,500 lb; 2010, 3,500 lb; 2009, 3,500 lb; 2008, 3,500 lb; 2007, 3,500 lb; 2005, 3,500 lb; 2001, 2,000 lb; 1999, 2,000 lb.
Which 2016 Wrangler configuration tows the least?
The Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual, at 2,000 lb; 11 more configurations are rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
Up to 5,500 lb for the Sport Four-door D478 6-speed manual, as Jeep prints it. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with its people, cargo and the trailer’s tongue weight aboard.