2019 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Power Train (7), Unknown Or Other (6), Air Bags (5).
Key takeaways
- 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 11% |
| Structure | 2 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 7% |
| Engine | 2 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 4% |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-05-31
Hood flew open while driving on route 23 in Wise Va.
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-13
Passenger side ocs control unit has failed .
Service Brakes - filed 2026-02-09
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 dealers...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.