2019 Nissan Frontier Safety Report
2019 NISSAN FRONTIER SAFETY ANALYSIS
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2019 Nissan Frontier. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (26) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Nissan Frontier with 17 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2022 | Check the 2022 Nissan Frontier before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Frontier Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Frontier years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Frontier | 25 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | 17 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier | 37 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | 105 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier | 42 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier | 33 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2019 Nissan Frontier Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2019 Nissan Frontier, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyService Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyBack Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
Reliability Score
The 2019 Nissan Frontier receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Frontier:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Valve Misfire Three 2019 Nissan Frontier pickups in a fleet experienced an engine valve misfire on cylinder 3, indicating a potential reliability issue. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Warning Light A recent issue with the air bag warning light flashing has been reported, though no recall has been issued yet. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Failure A transmission failure was reported while driving at an undisclosed speed, leading to inoperability. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Radio And Bluetooth Issues Multiple reports of radio and Bluetooth issues, including the touch screen radio turning off and on, have been noted. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2019 Nissan Frontier:
Service brakes have shown signs of sticking and squeaking, affecting stopping power.
Power train issues can lead to unexpected vehicle shutdowns and loss of functionality.
Electrical system failures can cause various malfunctions, including the infotainment system turning off and on.
Air bag warning lights have been reported to flash, indicating potential issues with the air bag system.
Recall Details for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2019 Nissan Frontier by NHTSA:
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 an...
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2019 Nissan Frontier with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fires. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
I was attempting to drive my Frontier on Christmas day 2025 when several lights appeared on the dash. I also noticed my speedometer no longer functioned. I returned home immediately. Two days later, I took it in to a local repair shop and they told me the malfunction code was for ABS and I had to take it to the dealership. Within a week, I took it to the dealership and they confirmed the malfuncti...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was gray and then blank. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted even after the rearview camera system had been replaced. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle wa...
We have three 2019 Nissan Frontier pickups in our fleet that have all recently had the same problem. A engine valve misfire on cylinder 3 on all three trucks. This has caused the trucks to shake, idle rough, and have loss of power while driving. Two independent mechanics have inspected the trucks and have replaced multiple parts to try and fix the problem, however, it has been recommended that all...
Heater does not warm up. Ran the truck for an hour and no heat to defrost windshield. This also occurs while driving and the defroster won't clear the windshield, and have to resort to using a rag. Looked for possible causes on the internet, and found this is a common complaint. There are many articles suggesting where to look for resolution. There was a similar complaint on this site listed u...
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. The airbags had "exploded" The seatbelt was hanging out of the passenger door after I exited. Still dangling out the door where it did not retract. I busted the windshield with my head, concussion, four teeth porcelain knocked out of th...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact was informed that the front passenger's side axle housing mount was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was ...
When the auto is idle, there is no heat, it blows cold air. It only blows heat while in motion. Upon research, uncovered an extensive amount of information that indicates this is and has been a problem in most Nissan vehicles for over a decade. In frigid temperatures, if car is disabled in route, passengers are in danger of frost bite or death since the auto does not provide heat when not in mo...
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the infotainment system was inoperative; the contact had to restart the infotainment system several times for the infotainment system to return to normal operation. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign...
Issue: engine and electric system completely shut off randomly while vehicle is driving. Cannot reliably reproduce, but all electric is lost and engine shuts off or at best resets in low gear until things come back alive. This has happened about 4 times to me across two batteries. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The system is blam...
Only have 17600 miles on vehicle and front caliber were sticking and squeaking. The garage replaced the pads and rebuilt the brakes as they were prematurely sticking and bad. Where not stopping good.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the air bar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was ...
There is a lot of 2019 Frontier that has problems with the radio and Bluetooth. In my truck it's the Bluetooth, it just stop working, phone activation doesn't even make a sound. Just stopped out of the blue. When backing up the beep that let you know you close to something doesn't work stop over a year ago
This past week my Nissan Frontier Sv airbag warning light is flashing. I notice other Nissan models have had the same issue but with a recall campaign. I have not called the local service dealer, but I have contacted their consumer hotline, and they said I would have to pay. I have 45,000 miles. I just never saw an airbag go bad so early.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked, and that the steering wheel was moving independently. The brakes were applied without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle revved unintendedly, the radio randomly turned on, and the vehicle was being cont...
THE TOUCH SCREEN RADIO TURNS OFF AND ON
The paint is peeling off from the front fenders. I have kept this vehicle well maintained and kept this vehicle out of adverse conditions as much as possible.
I was driving a 2019 Nissan Frontier and after pulling out of a parking garage the vehicle was failing to accelerate properly and the engine was jerking. I immediately pulled over and discovered the high pressure AC line had a hairline crack in it and the refrigerant oil sprayed all over the serpentine belt which caused the serpentine belt to slip.This was affecting the alternator voltage and caus...
Can not shift vehicle from park, am being told it is the shifter assembly. The vehicle only has 54,000 miles on it. Have to insert blunt object into shift lock relay to be able to shift out of park.
I took my 2019 Nissan Frontier with 56,000 miles to the Freedom Nissan in south Burlington VT on 1/25/2022 due to the airbag light flashing red. Scanned the vehicle and found DTC B00A0 - they preformed diagnosis on code. Found Occupant Sensor Failure. Will need to replace passenger seat bottom due to OCS sensor but within seat. My complaint is that Nissan is not covering this serious safety iss...
IN OCTOBER OF 2019 WE PURCHASED A NEW NISSAN FRONTIER WITH THE ROCKY RIDGE PACKAGE, WHICH INCLUDES LARGER MUD TYPE MICKEY THOMSON TIRES. WE HAD A VIBRATION AND DRIVING ISSUE. WE TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER RE-BALANCED THE TIRES AND IT GOT A BIT BETTER BUT NOT GONE. WE LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND SAW THAT THEY CALL FOR UP TO 80PSI. WE INCREASED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO DRIVE BETT...
Showing 20 of 26 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2019 Nissan Frontier
Has the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER been recalled?
Yes, the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
The 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER has 26 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 3/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER involve power train (5 complaints), service brakes (3 complaints), unknown or other (2 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, air bags, back over prevention.
How many crash reports does the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER out of 26 total complaints (3.8% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER have?
There are 1 fire reports for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER out of 26 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER is generally recommended. It has 26 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The components with the most failures on the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER are: 1. POWER TRAIN (5 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 5. AIR BAGS (2 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 5 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Be cautious of potential electrical and power train issues, especially with service brakes and air bag systems. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER has 26 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
The 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 26 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine Valve Misfire and Air Bag Warning Light.
What are the known issues with the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER?
Known issues with the 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER include: Engine Valve Misfire, Air Bag Warning Light, Transmission Failure, Radio and Bluetooth Issues. These are based on patterns found across 26 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
Common issues include electrical system failures, service brake problems, and power train malfunctions.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
There are no specific recalls mentioned, but issues with the air bag warning light have been reported.
Can the air bag system in the 2019 Nissan Frontier be trusted?
Air bag warning lights have been reported to flash, indicating potential issues, but no recall has been issued.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential electrical and power train issues, especially with service brakes and air bag systems. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2019 Nissan Frontier
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. The data includes 26 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 fire incidents, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2019 Nissan Frontier an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 3 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16