The Jeep Patriot was introduced into Jeep’s lineup as a compact crossover SUV in 2007 and was discontinued after the 2017 model year. The Patriot is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Jeep Patriot?
The Jeep Patriot has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 pounds depending on if it has a towing package.
There’s a bit more to know about Jeep Patriot towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2017 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2017 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2017 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2017 Jeep Patriot with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2017 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Jeep Patriot being put to a real-world towing test:
Jeep Patriot Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Jeep Patriot Braked Towing Capacity: up to 2,000 lbs.
Jeep Patriot Unbraked Towing Capacity: 1,000 lbs.
Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity Factors
There are a few factors that affect the Jeep Patriot tow capacity.
Towing Equipment Installed
All Jeep Patriot model years and trim levels can tow 1,000 pounds, but you’ll need one of Jeep’s towing packages to increase the capacity to 2,000 pounds.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Jeep Patriot, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Jeep Patriot Tow Package Info
Does The Jeep Patriot Have A Tow Package?
Jeep offers two Patriot towing packages: the Trailer Tow Prep Package, and the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package.
The Jeep Patriot Trailer Tow Prep Package includes the following:
- Full-Size Spare Tire
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Wiring Harness
- Receiver Hitch
The Jeep Patriot Freedom Drive II Off Road Package brings the Jeep Patriot up to Trail Rated capabilities, which includes the following:
- Off-Road 4-Wheel Drive Mode
- Traction Control
- Optimized Engine and Transmission Performance
- Hill Descent Control
- Brake Lock Differentials
- Disc Antilock Brakes
- 19:1 Crawl Ratio
- 1” Additional Ground Clearance
- Heavy-Duty Cooling
- Skid Plates
- Tow Hooks
Fog Lams
Additional Body Sealing For Up To 19” Of Water Fording Capacity
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Jeep Patriot?
If you plan on towing anything with your Jeep Patriot, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Jeep Patriot Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Jeep Patriot uses a Class 1 or Class 2 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Jeep Patriot trailer hitch:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 400 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Jeep Compass and Patriot
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Patriot:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Jeep Patriot Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Jeep Patriot trailer hitch installation:
Jeep Patriot Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your Patriot, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Jeep Patriot?
The Jeep Patriot stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
Does My Jeep Patriot Have A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Patriot to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Patriot.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2016 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2016 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2016 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2016 Jeep Patriot with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2016 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2015 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2015 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2015 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2015 Jeep Patriot with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2015 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2014 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2014 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2014 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2014 Jeep Patriot with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2014 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2013 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2013 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2013 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2013 Jeep Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2013 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2012 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2012 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2012 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2012 Jeep Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2012 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2011 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2011 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2011 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2011 Jeep Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2011 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2010 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2010 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2010 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2010 Jeep Patriot with the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2010 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2009 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2009 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2009 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2009 Jeep Patriot with theTrailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2009 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2008 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2008 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2008 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2008 Jeep Patriot with theTrailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2008 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
2007 Jeep Patriot Towing Capacity
The 2007 Jeep Patriot can tow between 1,000 lbs and 2,000 lbs depending on which tow package it has.
A 2007 Jeep Patriot without a towing package can pull 1,000 pounds.
A 2007 Jeep Patriot with theTrailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) can pull 2,000 pounds
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2007 Jeep Patriot can tow.
| Jeep Patriot Trim Level | Towing Capacity | Tow Package Installed |
| All | 1,000 lbs / 453 kg | No |
| All | 2,000 lbs / 907 kg | Yes |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Jeep Patriot Owner’s Manuals on Jeep’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Jeep Patriot.
