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2026 Nissan Pathfinder towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,000lb

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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
105% of 4,579 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,800 lbRating: 6,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 4,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,800 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,000 lb: Rock Creek 4WD, $45,090.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Rock Creek 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lb1,484 lb6,063 lb4,579 lb$45,090
Platinum 2WD3.5L2WD6,000 lb1,574 lb6,063 lb4,489 lb$49,790
Platinum 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD6,000 lbN/AN/A4,641 lb$51,790
S 2WD3.5L2WD3,500 lb1,581 lb6,063 lb4,482 lb$37,500
S 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD3,500 lbN/AN/A4,482 lb$39,500
SV 2WD3.5L2WD3,500 lb to 6,000 lb1,568 lb6,063 lb4,495 lb$39,990
SV 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,000 lbN/AN/A4,495 lb$41,990
SL 2WD3.5L2WD3,500 lb to 6,000 lb1,557 lb6,063 lb4,506 lb$42,590
SL 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD3,500 lb to 6,000 lbN/AN/A4,506 lb$44,590

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220152018202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Nissan Armada8,500 lb4x2 SV$58,840
Nissan Pathfinder (this car)6,000 lbRock Creek 4WD$45,090
Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbSR5 2WD$42,270
Honda Pilot5,000 lbSport AWD$44,495
Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbSE FWD$39,435
Toyota Highlander5,000 lbXLE AWD$46,270
Nissan Rogue1,500 lbFWD S$29,490

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked