Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity (2005 - 2012)

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Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Overview

The Jeep Liberty towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2012 Jeep Liberty has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2009 Jeep Liberty has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Jeep Liberty.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Jeep Liberty.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2012Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2012Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2012Limited Jet2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2012Limited Jet2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2011Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2011Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2011Renegade2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010Renegade2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2009Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2009Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2009Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2008Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2007Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2005Limited CRD (4 Cyl)3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2005Sport CRD (4 Cyl)2,000 lbs2.4L SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL4WD / 6 Spd Manual150 HP / 165 ft/lbs
2005Limited3,500 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
2010 Jeep Liberty
2010 Jeep Liberty

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2012 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited Jet2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited Jet2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2011 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Renegade2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2010 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Renegade2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V6RWD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2009 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2008 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

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Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity By Year

2007 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

The 2007 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2007 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V62WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport5,000 lbs3.7L V64WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs

2005 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2005 Jeep Liberty towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.

2005 Jeep Liberty Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Limited CRD (4 Cyl)3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport CRD (4 Cyl)2,000 lbs2.4L SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL4WD / 6 Spd Manual150 HP / 165 ft/lbs
Limited3,500 lbs3.7L V62WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Limited3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 4 Spd Auto210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Renegade3,500 lbs3.7L V62WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Renegade3,500 lbs3.7L V64WD / 6 Spd Manual210 HP / 235 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL2WD / 6 Spd Manual150 HP / 165 ft/lbs
Sport2,000 lbs2.4L SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL4WD / 6 Spd Manual150 HP / 165 ft/lbs

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