2023 Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,000lb
- Rock Creek 4WD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 28% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 104% of 4,605 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 6,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 4,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,800 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 6,000 lb: Rock Creek 4WD, $43,140.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 4,605 lb | $43,140 |
| Platinum 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 6,000 lb | 4,470 lb | $48,290 |
| Platinum 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,000 lb | 4,625 lb | $50,190 |
| S 2WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 4,317 lb to 4,594 lb | $35,320 |
| S 4WD | 3.5L | 4WD | 3,500 lb | 4,469 lb | $37,220 |
| SV 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 4,331 lb to 4,594 lb | $38,140 |
| SL 2WD | 3.5L | 2WD | 3,500 lb | 4,354 lb to 4,594 lb | $41,740 |
| SV 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,000 lb | 4,484 lb | $40,040 |
| SL 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | 4WD | 3,500 lb to 6,000 lb | 4,506 lb | $43,640 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 6,000 lb to 7,000 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 7,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 6,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 5,000 lb to 6,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | S 2WD | $50,700 |
| Nissan Pathfinder (this car) | 6,000 lb | Rock Creek 4WD | $43,140 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX AWD | $38,400 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $35,900 |
| Toyota 4Runner | 5,000 lb | SR5 2WD | $40,155 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | L FWD | $36,620 |
| Nissan Rogue | 1,500 lb | FWD S | $28,010 |
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 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