2021 Nissan Titan towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,040lb
- XD SV Crew Cab 4WD, 5.6L 8cyl.
- Base trim: 9,350 lb.
- Top 39% of 13 trucks (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 11,040 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,832 lb
- Margin
- 2,240 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 135% of 6,504 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 11,040 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,832 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,832 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,040 lb: XD SV Crew Cab 4WD, $49,170.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XD SV Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,040 lb | 2,240 lb | 8,744 lb | 6,504 lb | $49,170 |
| XD PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,040 lb | 2,240 lb | 8,928 lb | 6,688 lb | $54,920 |
| XD SL Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,040 lb | 2,240 lb | 9,005 lb | 6,765 lb | $59,470 |
| XD Crew Cab Platinum Reserve 6 1/2 ft 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 11,040 lb | 2,240 lb | 9,085 lb | 5,668 lb to 6,845 lb | N/A |
| XD S Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 10,880 lb | 2,240 lb | 8,647 lb | 5,668 lb to 6,667 lb | $45,430 |
| 4x2 King Cab SV | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,400 lb | 1,615 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,485 lb to 6,537 lb | $40,790 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab S | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,549 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,553 lb to 6,537 lb | $39,680 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab SV | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,500 lb to 6,537 lb | $43,130 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab SL | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,333 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,767 lb | $54,930 |
| 4x2 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve | 5.6L | 2WD | 9,350 lb | 1,348 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,752 lb | $56,440 |
| 4x4 King Cab S | 5.6L | 4WD | 9,240 lb | 1,646 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,654 lb | $40,180 |
| S Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,650 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,702 lb | $42,810 |
| SV Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,650 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,649 lb | $46,260 |
| PRO-4X Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,502 lb to 1,650 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,798 lb | $50,690 |
| SL Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,384 lb to 1,650 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,916 lb | $58,160 |
| Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,210 lb | 1,399 lb to 1,650 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,901 lb | $59,680 |
| S King Cab RWD | 5.6L 8cyl | RWD | 9,310 lb to 9,400 lb | 1,600 lb | 7,100 lb | 5,537 lb to 6,537 lb | $36,950 |
| SV King Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,240 lb to 9,260 lb | 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,604 lb | $44,020 |
| PRO-4X King Cab 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 9,240 lb to 9,260 lb | 1,549 lb to 1,680 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,776 lb | $48,470 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 9,500 lb to 9,400 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 9,400 lb to 9,500 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 9,500 lb to 9,300 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 9,300 lb to 10,900 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 10,900 lb to 12,640 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 12,640 lb to 12,480 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 12,480 lb to 12,550 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 12,550 lb to 10,880 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 10,880 lb to 11,040 lb.
- Changed in 2022: 11,040 lb to 10,920 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 10,920 lb to 10,898 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 10,898 lb to 10,900 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan (this car) | 11,040 lb | XD SV Crew Cab 4WD | $49,170 |
| Toyota Tundra | 10,200 lb | SR Double Cab RWD | $34,125 |
| Jeep Gladiator | 6,000 lb | High Altitude 4x4 | $41,400 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $36,490 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree