Nissan Frontier towing capacity by year

The Nissan Frontier has tow data across 27 model years, from 1998 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Nissan Frontier carries a maximum tow rating of 6,640 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2023 model year at 6,720 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 Frontier 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 Frontier max tow rating, last 5 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Nissan Frontier, 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 Frontier years (2020–2024)

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

Older Nissan Frontier years (1998–2019)

Earlier model years for the Nissan Frontier, going back to 1998. 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.