2026 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is rated to tow up to 7,150 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 7,150 lb
- 80% guideline
- 5,700 lb
- Max payload
- 1,610 lb
Max rating: 3.8L V6, properly equipped. Common setup: Crew Cab S 4x2, 7,040 lb.
How much can your Nissan Frontier really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
7,040 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 99% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 170 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 13,040 lb
Where the Nissan Frontier’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. These figures are for the third generation (2022 on). Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: caranddriver.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | 7,150 lb |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Colorado | 7,700 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lb |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 4,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
Up to 7,150 lb when properly equipped (3.8L V6, properly equipped). A common configuration, Crew Cab S 4x2, is rated for 7,040 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Nissan Frontier safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 5,700 lb for a Nissan Frontier rated at 7,150 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What is the Nissan Frontier’s payload capacity?
Up to 1,610 lb in its best configuration. Your truck’s exact figure is on the yellow sticker in the driver’s door jamb, and tongue weight counts against it.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Nissan Frontier?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 715 lb to 1,073 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
