Jeep Cherokee Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your Cherokee into the one that takes a bike rack, a cargo carrier, a utility trailer or a small boat. CURT builds six hitches for the Jeep Cherokee from 1984 to 2026, Class 3, rated 4,500 lb to 7,500 lb, from $283.96 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2021 through 2026 Grand Cherokee L, not Trailhawk$349.65 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your Cherokee, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2021 through 2026 Grand Cherokee L |
CURT 13525 not Trailhawk |
Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 7,500 lb / 750 lb tongue | $349.65 CAD |
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2019 through 2023 Cherokee |
CURT 13395 not Trailhawk |
Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 4,500 lb / 675 lb tongue | $298.45 CAD |
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2014 through 2019 Cherokee |
CURT 13171 not Trailhawk |
Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 5,000 lb / 750 lb tongue | $324.54 CAD |
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2014 through 2018 Cherokee |
CURT 13172 not Trailhawk |
Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 5,000 lb / 750 lb tongue | $283.96 CAD |
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1984 through 2001 Cherokee | CURT 13084 | Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 5,000 lb / 500 lb tongue | $308.88 CAD |
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1984 through 2001 Cherokee | CURT 13160 | Class 3, 2-inch receiver, 5,000 lb / 500 lb tongue | $479.14 CAD |
Pick your Cherokee year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Jeep Cherokee
Watch a Cherokee hitch go on
CURT's own install crew, start to finish, so you know what you're in for before the box arrives.
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 55354 ($77.63 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the Cherokee's factory connector for 1997 through 2001. No cutting, no scotch-locks. Other years have their own harness; the year page shows the right one.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45836 ($41.70 CAD) drops straight into a 2-inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Jeep Cherokee hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Jeep Cherokee?
It depends on the year. CURT 13525 is the newest, for 2021 through 2026, and the table above matches every other year to its part. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on a Cherokee with this hitch?
Yes. The 2-inch receiver takes any 2-inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (750 lb on CURT 13525), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is well inside the limit.
Can I install the hitch myself?
CURT rates CURT 13525 professional, about 120 minutes, so expect some trim or drilling work. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can a Cherokee tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated from 4,500 lb to 7,500 lb depending on the part, but the Cherokee's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
