2019 Nissan Frontier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 2 (D40) — 2005–2021.

20182020
Complaints
38
per 10K Sold
5.3
US Sales
72,369
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Nissan Frontier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:6,832 mi
#25 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:24,540 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:41,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Frontier.

Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,832
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,540
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Nissan Frontier

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,228,830 vehicles.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,228,830 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2019 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Nissan Frontier has 38 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 6,832 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 24,540 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 41,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,090 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Nissan Frontier include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,228,830 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Nissan Frontier?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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