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2019 Nissan Frontier

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles: Crew Cab 4X4 Pro-4x, Crew Cab 4X4 Sl, Crew Cab 4X4 Sv, King Cab 4X4 Sv/Pro-4x
Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best): 21 combined · 19 city / 23 hwy
Length: 205.5–219.3 in
Curb weight: 3,774–4,749 lb
NHTSA rating: ★★★★★
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available
Few owner complaints28 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 270 for similar models.

Watch out for

Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 21.2% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Nissan Frontier is a small pickup truck offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 206 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,597 lb (Crew Cab 4X4 Pro-4x).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 23 highway), 0% better than the 2019 small pickup truck average of 20.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2019

Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Frontier →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Crew Cab 4X4 Pro-4x	205.5 in	72.8 in	70.1 in	126 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,597 lb	57/43
Crew Cab 4X4 Sl	219.3 in	72.8 in	70.1 in	139.8 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,749 lb	57/43
Crew Cab 4X4 Sv	219.3 in	72.8 in	70.1 in	139.8 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,570 lb	57/43
King Cab 4X4 Sv/Pro-4x	205.5 in	72.8 in	69.7 in	126 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,312 lb	57/43
King Cab S/Box 4x2 S	205.5 in	72.8 in	68.5 in	126 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	3,774 lb	57/43
King Cab S/Box 4x2 Sv	205.5 in	72.8 in	69.7 in	126 in	61.8 / 61.8 in	4,145 lb	57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Frontier 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	19 / 23 / 21	0%	$3,200	425
Frontier 2WD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 / 22 / 19	-9%	$3,550	466
Frontier 2WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 23 / 19	-9%	$3,550	478
Frontier 2WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 22 / 19	-9%	$3,550	479
Frontier 2WD FFV FFV	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	16 / 22 / 18	-14%	$3,700	494
Frontier 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16 / 21 / 18	-6%	$3,700	507
Frontier 4WD	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	15 / 21 / 17	-11%	$3,950	519
Frontier 4WD FFV FFV	4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	15 / 21 / 17	-11%	$3,950	521

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $4,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

20.9 MPG2019 Small Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

Version	Overall	Frontal	Driver / passenger	Side	Side pole	Rollover	Rollover risk
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 2★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	21.2%
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 2★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	19.8%
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 2★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	21.2%
2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release	★★★★★	★★★★★	3★ / 2★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	19.8%
2019 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD	Not rated	Not rated	–★ / –★	Not rated	Not rated	★★★★★	21.2%
2019 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD	Not rated	Not rated	–★ / –★	Not rated	Not rated	★★★★★	19.8%

StandardElectronic stability control

Not availableForward collision warning

Not availableLane departure warning

Frontal crash test — 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release. Photo: NHTSA.

Side crash test — 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 small pickup trucks

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Nissan Frontier (this car)	21 MPG	★★★★★	1
2019 Ford F-150	25 MPG	Not rated	9
2019 Toyota Tacoma	21 MPG	★★★★★	4
2019 Ford Ranger	23 MPG	★★★★★	11
2019 Honda Ridgeline	22 MPG	★★★★★	11

Recalls (1)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 12, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 1,228,830 vehicles

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.
Fix: 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.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Nissan Frontier is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

28Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

1Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

12,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Power Train7

Unknown Or Other6

Air Bags5

Electrical System5

Service Brakes3

Steering2

Structure › Body2

Seat Belts2

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Nissan Frontier buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Power Train — 7 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
Air Bags — 5 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Electrical System — 5 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Frontier. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Frontier years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Frontier	21	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Frontier	21	224 in	Not rated	1	11
2025 Frontier	21	224 in	Not rated	3	9
2024 Frontier	21	224 in	Not rated	3	22
2023 Frontier	21	224 in	Not rated	1	66
2022 Frontier	20	224 in	★★★★★	6	112
2021 Frontier	20	205.5 in	Not rated	2	20
2020 Frontier	20	205.5 in	Not rated	2	23
2018 Frontier	21	205.5 in	Not rated	2	25
2017 Frontier	21	205.5 in	Not rated	1	38
2016 Frontier	21	205.5 in	Not rated	1	44
2015 Frontier	21	205.5 in	Not rated	0	33

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →