2021 Nissan Titan towing capacity
Up to 9,380 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Non-XD models — King Cab® | 2WD, 2WD. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 9,220 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.
2021 Nissan Titan towing capacity chart
All 4 configurations in the source, by hitch type, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-XD models — King Cab® | 2WDhitch named in the table title (weight distributing Class 4 receiver hitch); a note before the charts says the weight distributing hitch figures are based on S and SV grade models and the gooseneck figures on SV grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs.; footnote 3: 5,000 lbs. / 500 lbs. tongue limit when the step bumper is the ball mount | 2WD | 9,380 lbs | 15,300 lbs | weight distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 608 | |
| Non-XD models — Crew cab | 2WDhitch named in the table title (weight distributing Class 4 receiver hitch); a note before the charts says the weight distributing hitch figures are based on S and SV grade models and the gooseneck figures on SV grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs.; footnote 3: 5,000 lbs. / 500 lbs. tongue limit when the step bumper is the ball mount | 2WD | 9,360 lbs | 15,300 lbs | weight distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 608 | |
| Non-XD models — King Cab® | 4WDhitch named in the table title (weight distributing Class 4 receiver hitch); a note before the charts says the weight distributing hitch figures are based on S and SV grade models and the gooseneck figures on SV grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs.; footnote 3: 5,000 lbs. / 500 lbs. tongue limit when the step bumper is the ball mount | 4WD | 9,260 lbs | 15,300 lbs | weight distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 608 | |
| Non-XD models — Crew cab | 4WDhitch named in the table title (weight distributing Class 4 receiver hitch); a note before the charts says the weight distributing hitch figures are based on S and SV grade models and the gooseneck figures on SV grade models; footnote 2: weight-distributing hitch recommended over 5,000 lbs.; footnote 3: 5,000 lbs. / 500 lbs. tongue limit when the step bumper is the ball mount | 4WD | 9,220 lbs | 15,300 lbs | weight distributing Class 4 hitch | p. 608 |
Common questions
What does a 2021 Nissan Titan need to tow 9,380 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight distributing Class 4 hitch.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2021 Nissan Titan 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 2021 Nissan Titan
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2021 Nissan Titan configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Weight-distributing hitch, listed for 4 of 4 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
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 2021 Nissan Titan. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2021 Nissan Titan. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2021 Nissan Titan 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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