2019 Honda Ridgeline vs 2019 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda Ridgeline | 2019 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 232 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 62 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 22,353 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Ridgeline | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 39 | 0 |
| Engine | 36 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 0 |
| Structure | 21 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 13 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
2019 Honda Ridgeline
2019 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.