2012–2017 JK (2007–2018 platform; US 2012–2017 shown)
2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity and Key Specifications
The 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 18.6 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler, by engine and drivetrain.
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The 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 3,760 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 3,500 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 18.6 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 17 city / 21 hwy (automatic, 2-door); roughly 1 mpg lower on 4-door Unlimited and manual-transmission variants |
| Curb weight | 3,760 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 |
2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V6 (Pentastar) | All trims (Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Rubicon, and special editions), sole US engine for 2012–2017 | 285 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Jeep Wrangler model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Jeep Wrangler built from 2012 through 2017 — the JK (2007–2018 platform; US 2012–2017 shown), off-road suv, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door unlimited). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler
- 20123.6L Pentastar V6 replaces the old 3.8L V6 across the JK lineup; 5-speed automatic (W5A580) replaces the 4-speed
- 2013Moab special edition added; minor trim/options shuffle
- 2015Willys Wheeler and Rubicon Hard Rock special editions; no major mechanical changes
- 2017Final year of the JK before the JL replaces it for 2018, some 2018-titled JK-based 'Wrangler JK' models were sold as 2018 carryovers alongside the new JL; see JL generation notes
2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler specs: common questions
How much can a 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler tow?
- Up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler?
- 18.6 gallons.
What does a 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler weigh?
- About 3,760 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2012–2017 Jeep Wrangler get?
- 17 city / 21 hwy (automatic, 2-door); roughly 1 mpg lower on 4-door Unlimited and manual-transmission variants on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Mopar/AMSOIL OE lookup, 2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L oil spec
- WranglerForum, 3.6L oil capacity (owner's manual quotes, 6 qt)
- WranglerForum, Mopar 3.6L oil filter part numbers (spin-on vs. cartridge)
- ChallengerTalk, Pentastar 3.6L spark plug part number/gap (Champion RER8ZWYCB4 / Mopar SP149125AD)
- WranglerForum, Rubicon Dana 44 rear diff fluid (75W-140 Mopar synthetic)
- WranglerForum, JK oil-change light reset procedure (accelerator-pedal method)
- au7o.io, 3.6L Pentastar oil cooler/filter housing cracking (2012–2025)
- Edmunds, 2012 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight)
- Car and Driver, 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr specs/EPA mpg
- ExtremeTerrain, Jeep Wrangler JK factory tire sizes by trim
