Model year 2019 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

2019 Nissan Frontier: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Nissan Frontier at 17–21 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 28 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

17–21

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2019 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Nissan Frontier, newest first.

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 19V654000 Reported Sep 12, 2019
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
1,228,830 (estimate)
Problem
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."
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2019 Nissan Frontier fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2019 Nissan Frontier EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/22/19 mpg$3,550466
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/23/21 mpg$3,200425
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/19 mpg$3,550478
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/22/19 mpg$3,550479
Frontier 2WD FFV4.0L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8516/22/18 mpg$3,700494
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular15/21/17 mpg$3,950519
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700507
Frontier 4WD FFV4.0L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/21/17 mpg$3,950521

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2019 Nissan Frontier crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2019 Nissan Frontier NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%No
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%No
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%No
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%No
2019 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%No
2019 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3 stars21.2%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2019 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Frontier, most recently on May 31, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Nissan Frontier complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train7
Unknown or other6
Air bags5
Electrical system5
Service brakes3
Engine2
Seat belts2
Steering2
Structure: Body2
Back over prevention1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Frontier model years

Nissan Frontier by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Frontier18–21 mpg———
2026 Frontier18–21 mpg1114/5
2025 Frontier18–21 mpg394/5
2024 Frontier19–21 mpg3224/5
2023 Frontier18–21 mpg1664/5
2022 Frontier19–20 mpg61124/5
2021 Frontier19–20 mpg2204/5
2020 Frontier19–20 mpg2234/5
2018 Frontier17–21 mpg225—
2017 Frontier17–21 mpg1384/5
2016 Frontier17–21 mpg144—
2015 Frontier17–21 mpg033—

All Nissan Frontier years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2019 Nissan models

2019 Nissan 370Z2019 Nissan Altima2019 Nissan Armada2019 Nissan GT-R2019 Nissan Kicks2019 Nissan LEAF2019 Nissan Maxima2019 Nissan Murano2019 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van2019 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi2019 Nissan Pathfinder2019 Nissan Rogue2019 Nissan Rogue Sport2019 Nissan Sentra2019 Nissan Titan2019 Nissan Versa

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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