The Lemon Index2019 Nissan Frontier.
The 2019 Nissan Frontier is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 10 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 13, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 1 recall, and it gets 17 to 21 mpg combined. It's the best Nissan Frontier year we track.
One of the most reliable. 7.7× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2007
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 70K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 62 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
- DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
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.
2019 Nissan Frontier owner · NHTSA complaint 11466464
More owner reports
Transmission makes clunking noise while clutch pushed in going over a bump at slower speeds
NHTSA complaint 11220327
When I step on the gas padle it gose in to limb mode not all the time.I put in to the floor the moter dose not revup I all most got hit 2 times scary!!!!!! When pulling out in tarfet not a good speller.sorry
NHTSA complaint 11348395
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 7.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 13; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2019 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (60%), brakes (10%) and steering (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have?
1 safety recall (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Frontier get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Nissan Frontier safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 60% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works