Nissan Quest Towing Capacity (2011 - 2017)

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Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Overview

The Nissan Quest towing capacity of 3,500 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Nissan Quest.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Nissan Quest.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2017Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2017S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2017SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2017SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2016Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2016S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2016SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2015Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2015S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2015SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2014LE 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2014S 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2014SL 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2013LE 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2013S 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
2013SL 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20123.5 LE3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20123.5 S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20123.5 SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20113.5 LE3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20113.5 S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
20113.5 SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2017 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2016 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

2015 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Platinum3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

2014 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
LE 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
S 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SL 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SV 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

2013 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
LE 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
S 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SL 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
SV 3.53,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Nissan Quest Towing Capacity By Year

2012 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
3.5 LE3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

2011 Nissan Quest Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Nissan Quest towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Nissan Quest Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
3.5 LE3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 S3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 SL3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs
3.5 SV3,500 lbs3.5L V6FWD / 1 Spd Continuously variable ratio260 HP / 240 ft/lbs

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