Third generation (JK)
2017 Jeep Wrangler towing capacity
Max towing, 20173,500 lb
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler tows up to 3,500 lb (Rubicon Two-door D478 6-speed manual, per the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual).
13 more configurations are rated the same.
The lowest rating is 2,000 lb, for the Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual.
2017 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (5th edition, revision 2)- Configurations
- 12
- GCWR
- 6,900–9,200 lb
- Tongue
- 200–350 lb
01 / Ratings
Every 2017 Wrangler configuration
2017 Jeep Wrangler
| Configuration | Max towing lb | Max tongue lb | GCWR lb | GVWR lb | Axle ratio | Tow check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 6,900 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,400 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 6,900 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,400 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,000 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,500 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,000 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,500 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · D478 6-speed manual | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automatic | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconTwo-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,600 | Not published | 4.10 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,400 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,900 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,400 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SportFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 8,900 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 2,000 | 200 | 7,500 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · D478 6-speed manualwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,000 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 2,000 | 200 | 7,500 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| SaharaFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 3.73 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,000 | Not published | 3.73 | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · D478 6-speed manual | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automatic | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | Not published | not in our data | Check load → |
| RubiconFour-door · 5-speed automaticwith 4.10 axle ratio (optional) | 3,500 | 350 | 9,200 | Not published | 4.10 | Check load → |
02 / By year
Wrangler towing by model year
03 / Next
Check it against your load
04 / FAQ
Questions people ask
Which 2017 Wrangler configuration tows the most?
The Rubicon Two-door D478 6-speed manual, at 3,500 lb; 13 more configurations are rated the same.
What is the max tongue weight of the 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Wrangler configuration tows the least?
The Sport Two-door D478 6-speed manual, at 2,000 lb; seven more configurations are rated the same.
What is the GVWR of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep doesn’t publish the GVWR for the 2017 Wrangler in the documents we hold.