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The 2019 Nissan Frontier is associated with 28 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 5 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5l 4-cyl and 4l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 21 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 28 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (5 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 1 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 17–21 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Frontier 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 19 MPG 23 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Frontier 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Frontier 2WD 4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Frontier 2WD 4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Frontier 2WD FFV 4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Frontier 4WD 4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Frontier 4WD 4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Frontier 4WD FFV 4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release 19.8%
Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release 19.8%
King Cab PU/EC AWD 19.8%
Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release 21.2%
Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release 21.2%
King Cab PU/EC RWD 21.2%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Nissan Frontier models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

Summary of 28 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
28
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
2

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 5 complaints
Air Bags 3 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Structure & Body 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Nissan Frontier problems & component breakdown (17 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V654000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
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How many safety recalls does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have?

The 2019 Nissan Frontier is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

NHTSA records list 28 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 5 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2019 Nissan Frontier defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Nissan Frontier?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2019 Nissan Frontier earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2019 Nissan Frontier get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2019 Nissan Frontier range from 17 to 21 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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