Tow Capacities

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Nissan Altima towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Nissan Altima. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered24 (1999–2022)
Configurations155
Highest rating in our dataset1,000 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,318 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Nissan Altima towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Nissan Altima towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
2022——1,084 lbs9Open year
20211,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,120 lbs9Open year
20201,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,116 lbs12Open year
20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,116 lbs13Open year
20181,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
20171,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,029 lbs7Open year
20161,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,029 lbs7Open year
20151,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,103 lbs7Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,103 lbs7Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,171 lbs9Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,169 lbs7Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,318 lbs6Open year
20071,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,318 lbs4Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,199 lbs5Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,199 lbs5Open year
20041,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20031,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20021,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20011,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20001,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
19991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—5Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Nissan Altima towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Nissan Altima years can tow my trailer?

Compare Nissan Altima model years

20212022
Min towing1,000 lbs—
Max towing1,000 lbs—
Max payload1,120 lbs1,084 lbs
Configurations99
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles4.83, 5.254.83, 5.25
Engines2.0 liters I-4, 2.5 liters I-42.0 liters I-4, 2.5 liters I-4
  • Not enough comparable towing/payload differences between 2021 and 2022 Nissan Altima rows in our dataset.

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Nissan Altima configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 2.02.0 liters I-4 · 5.25 · Payload 980 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 990 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,084 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,030 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,003 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,026 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,000 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,070 lbs
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  • 2022 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Payload 1,043 lbs
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  • 2021 2.02.0 liters I-4 · 5.25 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,022 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 988 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,027 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,037 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,035 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,041 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,050 lbs
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  • 2021 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,060 lbs
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  • 2020 2.02.0 liters I-4 · 5.25 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,004 lbs
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  • 2020 2.02.0 liters I-4 · 5.25 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,022 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 987 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 999 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,105 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,116 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,031 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,051 lbs
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  • 2020 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,063 lbs
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  • 2019 2.02.0 liters I-4 · N/A · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,004 lbs
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  • 2019 2.02.0 liters I-4 · N/A · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,004 lbs
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  • 2019 2.02.0 liters I-4 · N/A · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,022 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 987 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 999 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,105 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,116 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,026 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,031 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,038 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,051 lbs
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  • 2019 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,063 lbs
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  • 2018 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,014 lbs
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  • 2018 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 972 lbs
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  • 2018 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 968 lbs
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  • 2018 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 993 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 4.60 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 952 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,029 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.52.5 liters I-4 · 4.83 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,014 lbs
    Open year

Nissan Altima towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 20221,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,120 lbs30
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,292 lbs73
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,318 lbs47
1990s1990–199919991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—5

Nissan Altima payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
2022980 lbs1,084 lbs9Open year
2021988 lbs1,120 lbs9Open year
2020987 lbs1,116 lbs12Open year
2019987 lbs1,116 lbs13Open year
2018952 lbs1,014 lbs5Open year
2017952 lbs1,029 lbs7Open year
2016951 lbs1,029 lbs7Open year
20151,024 lbs1,103 lbs7Open year
20141,024 lbs1,103 lbs7Open year
20131,024 lbs1,171 lbs9Open year
20121,086 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20111,087 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20101,087 lbs1,292 lbs6Open year
20091,051 lbs1,169 lbs5Open year
20081,202 lbs1,318 lbs4Open year
20071,202 lbs1,318 lbs4Open year
20061,078 lbs1,199 lbs5Open year
20051,078 lbs1,199 lbs5Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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