2019 Nissan Frontier
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
7 of 28 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
After 9/19 purchase, found that using automatic transmission gear selector from park into drive intermittently reflected '4' on the dashboard and would not engage into the selected gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-26
Transmission makes clunking noise while clutch pushed in going over a bump at slower speeds
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-15
Electrical system
5 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
5 of 28 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
In a no fault accident, I was passenger. When the collision happened, I was wearing seatbelt, and then I was up in the dash/ windshield, there were flames, smoke.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-07
Also filed under Seat belts
Service brakes
3 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes.
Structure
2 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2019 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.