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Nissan Frontier towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Nissan Frontier. 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)
Configurations388
Highest rating in our dataset6,500 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,867 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 Frontier towing history

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

Nissan Frontier 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
20226,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,708 lbs12Open year
20216,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,867 lbs11Open year
20206,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,867 lbs11Open year
20193,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,505 lbs20Open year
20183,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,500 lbs17Open year
20173,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,500 lbs17Open year
20163,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,480 lbs17Open year
20153,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
20143,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
20133,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
20123,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,524 lbs16Open year
20113,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,565 lbs18Open year
20103,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,547 lbs18Open year
20093,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,547 lbs18Open year
20083,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,583 lbs18Open year
20073,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,583 lbs17Open year
20063,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,583 lbs13Open year
20053,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,552 lbs13Open year
20043,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,312 lbs18Open year
20033,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,312 lbs23Open year
20023,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,400 lbs23Open year
20013,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,400 lbs16Open year
20003,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,400 lbs11Open year
19993,500 lbs5,000 lbs1,400 lbs7Open 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 Frontier 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 Frontier years can tow my trailer?

Compare Nissan Frontier model years

20212022
Min towing6,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max towing6,000 lbs6,000 lbs
Max payload1,867 lbs1,708 lbs
Configurations1112
Drivetrains4x2, 4x44x2, 4x4
CabsCrew Cab, King CabCrew Cab, King Cab
Beds4.75 ft, 6 ft5 ft, 6 ft
Axles3.693.69
Engines3.8 liters V-63.8 liters V-6
  • 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (6,000 lbs).
  • 2022 shows a 159 lbs lower peak payload in our dataset than 2021.

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

Browse Nissan Frontier configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 PRO-4X3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,296 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 PRO-X3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,499 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,529 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,679 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,329 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,474 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,558 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,558 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,708 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 5 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,358 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,503 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 PRO-4X3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,316 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,692 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,559 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,609 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,748 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,487 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,505 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,373 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,644 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 PRO-4X3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,316 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,692 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,832 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,559 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 S3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,609 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,748 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,487 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,867 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,505 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,373 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 SV3.8 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,644 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Desert Runner4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.13 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,352 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 Desert Runner4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 2.94 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,427 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 PRO-4X4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 PRO-4X4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,049 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 PRO-4X4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · King Cab · 6 ft · 3.36 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,186 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 S4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.54 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,465 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 S4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.54 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,465 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 S4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.36 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,347 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SL4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.13 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,345 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SL4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.36 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,192 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.13 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,505 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.13 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,367 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x2 · King Cab · 6 ft · 2.94 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,439 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,136 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 4.75 ft · 3.69 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,136 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 SV4.0 liters V-6 · 4x4 · Crew Cab · 6 ft · 3.36 · Tow 6,000 lbs · Payload 1,235 lbs
    Open year

Nissan Frontier 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, 20226,000 lbs6,000 lbs1,867 lbs34
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20193,000 – 6,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,565 lbs177
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20093,500 – 6,500 lbs6,500 lbs1,583 lbs170
1990s1990–199919993,500 – 5,000 lbs5,000 lbs1,400 lbs7

Nissan Frontier 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
20221,296 lbs1,708 lbs12Open year
20211,316 lbs1,867 lbs11Open year
20201,316 lbs1,867 lbs11Open year
2019900 lbs1,505 lbs20Open year
2018890 lbs1,500 lbs17Open year
2017890 lbs1,500 lbs17Open year
2016931 lbs1,480 lbs17Open year
2015931 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
2014931 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
2013931 lbs1,524 lbs18Open year
2012931 lbs1,524 lbs16Open year
2011950 lbs1,565 lbs18Open year
2010905 lbs1,547 lbs18Open year
20091,001 lbs1,547 lbs18Open year
20081,001 lbs1,583 lbs18Open year
20071,001 lbs1,583 lbs17Open year
20061,001 lbs1,583 lbs13Open year
20051,001 lbs1,552 lbs13Open year
2004915 lbs1,312 lbs18Open year
2003915 lbs1,312 lbs23Open year
20021,003 lbs1,400 lbs23Open year
20011,200 lbs1,400 lbs16Open year
20001,200 lbs1,400 lbs11Open year
19991,200 lbs1,400 lbs7Open 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.

How Nissan Frontier towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2015 → 2016: Maximum towing 6,500 lbs → 6,000 lbs (-500 lbs)
  • 2004 → 2005: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 6,500 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2001 → 2002: Maximum towing 3,500 lbs → 5,000 lbs (+1,500 lbs)
  • 2000 → 2001: Maximum towing 5,000 lbs → 3,500 lbs (-1,500 lbs)

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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