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2019 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Frontier, most often about the transmission (25% of complaints, typically around 9,500 miles). It is 21st of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Nissan Frontier problems
Transmission
7 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to two separate dealers, including the quaker lane Nissan located at 885 quaker ln west warwick…
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
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 21%Air bags
5 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the air bar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed.…
Electrical
5 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked, and that the steering wheel was moving independently. The brakes were applied without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the infotainment system was inoperative; the contact had to restart the infotainment system several times for the infotainment system to return to normal operation. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning…
Brakes
3 complaints · 11%Brakes on 2019 and earlier are "mushy". In an emergency stop brakes do not stop the vehicle properly. Brake pedal travel is excessive and pushing pedal farther, while in motion, does not increase braking force. This is a known issue to Nissan, and upon taking the vehicle to dealership, it was stated that this…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Nissan Frontier recalls
Backup camera: camera
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (7 complaints, typically around 9,500 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); air bags (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2019 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 21st of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.