2024 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Max tow rating
6,410lb
- Crew Cab 4x2 PRO-X, 3.8L 6cyl, 2WD.
- Base trim: 6,410 lb.
- Rank 17 of 20 trucks (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 5,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 6,410 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 5,128 lb
- Margin
- 1,310 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 112% of 4,535 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
- 6,410 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 5,128 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 5,128 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 5,128 lb |
| 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 6,410 lb: Crew Cab 4x2 PRO-X, $37,040.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 4x2 PRO-X | 3.8L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,410 lb | 1,430 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,535 lb | $37,040 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SL | 3.8L | 2WD | 6,300 lb | 1,292 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,720 lb | $40,380 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 SL | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,300 lb | 1,150 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,792 lb | $43,380 |
| King Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,640 lb to 6,690 lb | 1,590 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,525 lb | $30,510 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 S | 3.8L | 2WD | 6,350 lb to 6,560 lb | 1,357 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,655 lb | $31,810 |
| King Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L 6cyl | 2WD | 6,590 lb to 6,650 lb | 1,620 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,507 lb | $33,210 |
| King Cab 4x4 S | 3.8L | 4WD | 6,530 lb to 6,640 lb | 1,487 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,525 lb | $33,710 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 SV | 3.8L | 2WD | 6,510 lb to 6,640 lb | 1,462 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,550 lb | $34,610 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 S | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,350 lb to 6,400 lb | 1,290 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,655 lb | $34,810 |
| King Cab 4x4 SV | 3.8L | 4WD | 6,480 lb to 6,590 lb | 1,505 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,507 lb | $36,410 |
| SV Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.8L | RWD | 6,390 lb to 6,440 lb | 1,156 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,856 lb | $37,440 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 SV | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,350 lb to 6,640 lb | 1,310 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,642 lb | $37,610 |
| Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,170 lb to 6,180 lb | 1,220 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,728 lb | $40,040 |
| SV Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.8L 6cyl | 4WD | 6,240 lb to 6,390 lb | 1,100 lb | 6,012 lb | 4,856 lb | $40,440 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2017: 6,500 lb to 6,710 lb.
- Changed in 2018: 6,710 lb to 6,690 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 6,690 lb to 6,720 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 6,720 lb to 6,410 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 6,410 lb to 7,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 7,700 lb | Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | $29,500 |
| Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb | XL SuperCrew RWD | $32,820 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb | SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | $36,200 |
| Nissan Frontier (this car) | 6,410 lb | Crew Cab 4x2 PRO-X | $37,040 |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5,000 lb | Night AWD | $38,460 |
| Ford Maverick | 2,000 lb | XL FWD SuperCrew | $23,920 |
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.
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