Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity by year
The Nissan Pathfinder has tow data across 32 model years, from 1991 through 2024. The most recent 2024 Nissan Pathfinder carries a maximum tow rating of 6,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2004 model year at 9,100 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder max tow rating, last 4 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Nissan Pathfinder, 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 Pathfinder years (2020–2024)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder | 5 | 6,000 |
| 2023 Nissan Pathfinder | 5 | 6,000 |
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | 8 | 6,000 |
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
Older Nissan Pathfinder years (1991–2019)
Earlier model years for the Nissan Pathfinder, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
| 2018 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
| 2017 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | 7 | 5,000 |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 9 | 7,000 |
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | 9 | 7,000 |
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | 7 | 7,000 |
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 8 | 7,000 |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 11 | 7,000 |
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 6,000 |
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 5 | 9,100 |
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2 | 5,000 |
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | 4 | 5,000 |
| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder | 7 | 5,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Pathfinder | 6 | 5,000 |
| 1999 Nissan Pathfinder | 5 | 5,000 |
| 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1997 Nissan Pathfinder | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1996 Nissan Pathfinder | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder | 3 | 5,000 |
| 1993 Nissan Pathfinder | 2 | 5,000 |
| 1992 Nissan Pathfinder | 2 | 3,500 |
| 1991 Nissan Pathfinder | 1 | 3,500 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.