2019 Nissan Frontier: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Frontier that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11527218 (filed 06/15/2023): “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 depr…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11488065 (filed 10/05/2022): “I was driving a 2019 nissan frontier and after pulling out of a parking garage the vehicle was failing to accelerate properly and the engine was jerking. i immediately pulled over and discovered the high pressure ac line had a hairline crack in it and the refrigerant oil sprayed all over the serpent…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11466464 (filed 05/27/2022): “Can not shift vehicle from park, am being told it is the shifter assembly. the vehicle only has 54,000 miles on it. have to insert blunt object into shift lock relay to be able to shift out of park.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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