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2019 Nissan FrontierProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 39 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
39
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
1
TSBs
62
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 39 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

my ac clutch is very loud

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

hard vibration at 50-60 mph

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

3 year old tire leaks from side wall

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

7 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 12K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain7 (18%)
Other6 (15%)
Airbags5 (13%)
Electrical5 (13%)
Brakes3 (8%)
Engine2 (5%)
Seat Belts2 (5%)
Steering2 (5%)

2019 Nissan Frontier: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Frontier, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Frontier, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Frontier, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Nissan Frontier, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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7
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7
24
9
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

19V654000Nov 2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2019 Nissan Frontier NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

3 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Nissan Frontier is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Nissan Frontier vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

39

Class avg

174

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 39 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Nissan Frontier Model Years

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2019 Nissan Frontier: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Nissan Frontier is related to the drivetrain, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 2019 Nissan Frontier has 39 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Nissan Frontier 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Nissan Frontier problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Nissan Frontier has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Frontier problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Nissan Frontier data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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