The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Frontier · 2019
2019 Nissan Frontier. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 19 / 23 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,500 and 70,000 miles. Median 12,000, from 11 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 9,300 | 800–11,600 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 60% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Steering | 10% |
| Wheels | 10% |
| Airbags | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
19V654000 Sep 2019 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. 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, thes
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 62
Nissan filed 62 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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
Crash ratings by version
| 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 | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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