2019 Nissan Frontier Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Nissan Frontier, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In october of 2019 we purchased a new Nissan Frontier with the rocky ridge package, which includes larger mud type mickey thomson tires. We had a vibration and driving issue. We took it in for repairs. The dealer re-balanced the tires and it got a bit better but not gone. We looked at the tires and saw that they call for up to 80psi. We increased the tire pressure and the truck began to drive better but the tire pressure warning light came on. We returned it to the dealer. They lowered the pressure to 35psi per the guide on the driver door frame. The truck drove sloppy on our trip home (appx. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390456, filed 2021-01“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 revved unintendedly, the radio randomly turned on, and the vehicle was being controlled by an unknown source. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11527218, filed 2023-06, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 34 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Frontier
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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