Tow Capacities

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Nissan Maxima towing capacity

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

Years covered23 (1999–2022)
Configurations71
Highest rating in our dataset2,240 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,170 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 Maxima towing history

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

Nissan Maxima 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——919 lbs3Open year
20212,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,120 lbs3Open year
20202,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,133 lbs5Open year
20192,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,133 lbs5Open year
20182,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,163 lbs5Open year
20172,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,170 lbs5Open year
20162,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,170 lbs5Open year
20141,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20131,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,147 lbs2Open year
20121,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20111,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20101,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,158 lbs2Open year
20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs—2Open year
20081,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,011 lbs2Open year
20071,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,011 lbs2Open year
20061,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs2Open year
20051,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs2Open year
20041,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs3Open year
20031,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3Open year
20021,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3Open year
20011,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open year
20001,000 lbs1,000 lbs—3Open year
19991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4Open 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 Maxima 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 Maxima years can tow my trailer?

Compare Nissan Maxima model years

20212022
Min towing2,240 lbs—
Max towing2,240 lbs—
Max payload1,120 lbs919 lbs
Configurations33
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles5.255.25
Engines3.5 liters V-63.5 liters V-6
  • 2022 shows a 201 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 Maxima configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2022 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Payload 919 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SR3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Payload 916 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 SV3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Payload 919 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 Platinum3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,009 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SR3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 SV3.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,009 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,037 lbs
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  • 2020 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
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  • 2020 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
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  • 2019 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,009 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,037 lbs
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  • 2019 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,103 lbs
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  • 2019 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,120 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,033 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,163 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,066 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,089 lbs
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  • 2018 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,145 lbs
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  • 2017 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
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  • 2017 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,170 lbs
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  • 2017 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,108 lbs
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  • 2017 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,077 lbs
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  • 2017 3.53.5 liters V-6 · 5.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,153 lbs
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  • 2016 3.55.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,048 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.55.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,170 lbs
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  • 2016 3.55.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,108 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.55.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,077 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 3.55.25 · Tow 2,240 lbs · Payload 1,153 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,142 lbs
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  • 2014 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,119 lbs
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  • 2013 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,147 lbs
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  • 2013 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,130 lbs
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  • 2012 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,142 lbs
    Open year
  • 2012 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,119 lbs
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  • 2011 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,142 lbs
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  • 2011 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,119 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,158 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,133 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs
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  • 2009 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs
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  • 2008 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 999 lbs
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  • 2008 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,011 lbs
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  • 2007 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 999 lbs
    Open year
  • 2007 3.55.17 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,011 lbs
    Open year
  • 2006 3.52.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,073 lbs
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  • 2006 3.52.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,075 lbs
    Open year
  • 2005 3.52.44 · Tow 1,000 lbs · Payload 1,073 lbs
    Open year

Nissan Maxima 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, 20222,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,133 lbs11
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20191,000 – 2,240 lbs2,240 lbs1,170 lbs30
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20091,000 lbs1,000 lbs1,075 lbs26
1990s1990–199919991,000 lbs1,000 lbs—4

Nissan Maxima 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
2022916 lbs919 lbs3Open year
20211,009 lbs1,120 lbs3Open year
20201,009 lbs1,133 lbs5Open year
20191,009 lbs1,133 lbs5Open year
20181,033 lbs1,163 lbs5Open year
20171,048 lbs1,170 lbs5Open year
20161,048 lbs1,170 lbs5Open year
20141,119 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20131,130 lbs1,147 lbs2Open year
20121,119 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20111,119 lbs1,142 lbs2Open year
20101,133 lbs1,158 lbs2Open year
2008999 lbs1,011 lbs2Open year
2007999 lbs1,011 lbs2Open year
20061,073 lbs1,075 lbs2Open year
20051,073 lbs1,075 lbs2Open year
20041,073 lbs1,075 lbs3Open 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 Maxima towing capacity changed over time

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

  • 2014 → 2016: Maximum towing 1,000 lbs → 2,240 lbs (+1,240 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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