Nissan Sentra towing capacity by year
The Nissan Sentra has tow data across 17 model years, from 1992 through 2011. The most recent 2011 Nissan Sentra carries a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Nissan Sentra, 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 Sentra years (2007–2011)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2010 Nissan Sentra | 6 | 1,000 |
| 2009 Nissan Sentra | 9 | 1,000 |
| 2008 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2007 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 1,000 |
Older Nissan Sentra years (1992–2006)
Earlier model years for the Nissan Sentra, going back to 1992. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2002 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 1,000 |
| 2001 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1,000 |
| 2000 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1999 Nissan Sentra | 3 | 1,000 |
| 1998 Nissan Sentra | 5 | 1,000 |
| 1997 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1996 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1995 Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1,000 |
| 1994 Nissan Sentra | 9 | 1,000 |
| 1993 Nissan Sentra | 7 | 1,000 |
| 1992 Nissan Sentra | 7 | 1,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.