Nissan Altima towing capacity by year

The Nissan Altima has tow data across 24 model years, from 1993 through 2018. The most recent 2018 Nissan Altima carries a maximum tow rating of 1,400 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Altima page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Nissan Altima max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Nissan Altima, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Nissan Altima years (2014–2018)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Nissan Altima years (1993–2013)

Earlier model years for the Nissan Altima, going back to 1993. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.