2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity
Up to 6,720 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: King Cab® 2WD (6 cyl), 6 cyl, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 3,810 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
2019 Nissan Frontier towing capacity chart
All 5 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab® 2WD (6 cyl)column 'King Cab® 2WD (6 cyl)'; maximum trailer frontal area 30 sq feet printed for all columns; all towing above 1,000 lbs. requires trailer brakes (footnote *1); step bumper as ball mount is limited to 3,500 lbs. and 350 lbs. tongue (footnote *2); hitch: footnote *2 gives a lower limit when the step bumper is used as a ball mount, footnote *3 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, and 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p487 describes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch, so the chart is read as conventional hitch | 2WD | 6,720 lbs | 11,230 lbs | p. 486 | ||
| King Cab® 4WD (6 cyl)column 'King Cab® 4WD (6 cyl)'; maximum trailer frontal area 30 sq feet printed for all columns; all towing above 1,000 lbs. requires trailer brakes (footnote *1); step bumper as ball mount is limited to 3,500 lbs. and 350 lbs. tongue (footnote *2); hitch: footnote *2 gives a lower limit when the step bumper is used as a ball mount, footnote *3 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, and 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p487 describes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch, so the chart is read as conventional hitch | 4WD | 6,510 lbs | 11,230 lbs | p. 486 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 2WDcolumn 'Crew Cab 2WD'; maximum trailer frontal area 30 sq feet printed for all columns; all towing above 1,000 lbs. requires trailer brakes (footnote *1); step bumper as ball mount is limited to 3,500 lbs. and 350 lbs. tongue (footnote *2); hitch: footnote *2 gives a lower limit when the step bumper is used as a ball mount, footnote *3 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, and 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p487 describes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch, so the chart is read as conventional hitch | 2WD | 6,640 lbs | 11,230 lbs | p. 486 | ||
| Crew Cab 4WDcolumn 'Crew Cab 4WD'; maximum trailer frontal area 30 sq feet printed for all columns; all towing above 1,000 lbs. requires trailer brakes (footnote *1); step bumper as ball mount is limited to 3,500 lbs. and 350 lbs. tongue (footnote *2); hitch: footnote *2 gives a lower limit when the step bumper is used as a ball mount, footnote *3 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, and 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p487 describes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch, so the chart is read as conventional hitch | 4WD | 6,380 lbs | 11,230 lbs | p. 486 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cab® 2WD (4 cyl)column 'King Cab® 2WD (4 cyl)'; maximum trailer frontal area 30 sq feet printed for all columns; all towing above 1,000 lbs. requires trailer brakes (footnote *1); step bumper as ball mount is limited to 3,500 lbs. and 350 lbs. tongue (footnote *2); hitch: footnote *2 gives a lower limit when the step bumper is used as a ball mount, footnote *3 recommends a weight-distributing hitch over 5,000 lbs, and 'Towing safety > Trailer hitch' on p487 describes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch, so the chart is read as conventional hitch | 2WD | 3,810 lbs | 7,937 lbs | p. 486 |
Common questions
Which 2019 Nissan Frontier engine tows the most?
6 cyl, at up to 6,720 lbs. Next is Engine not named in the table at up to 6,640 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2019 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. See on Amazon (paid link)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. The ratings on this page come only from the documents cited.
Where these numbers come from
- 2019 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual, Nissan. Owner's manual. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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