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2020 Nissan Frontier

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD

4/5Overall
3/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 3★Frontal, passenger: 2★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 19.8%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD

4/5Overall
3/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
3/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 3★Frontal, passenger: 2★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 21.2%
  • Lane departure warningNo
  • Forward collision warningNo
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 10569

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.jpgNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.jpgNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.jpgNo. 021 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.jpgNo. 022 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.jpgNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.jpgNo. 024 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 044 - Pre-Test Inner Door Panel View.jpgNo. 050 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Vehicle Interior View.jpgNo. 056 - Close-Up View of Vehicle's Tire Information Placard or Label.jpgNo. 061 - Pre-Test Ballast View.jpgNo. 067 - FMVSS No. 301 Static Rollover 360 Degrees.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 10736

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 006 - Post-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Pre-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Post-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGPhoto No. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGPhoto No. 021 - Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 022 - Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 023 - Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 024 - Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 033 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Driver Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGPhoto No. 045 - Post-Test Right Side View of Driver Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment .JPGPhoto No. 047 - Post-Test Driver Inner Door Panel View.JPGPhoto No. 064 - Pre-Test Placement of Rear Passenger Dummy Feet.JPGPhoto No. 077 - Post-Test Rear Passenger Dummy Close-up Torso Contact with Vehicle Interior View.JPG

Recalls (2)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 22V457000 · 24/06/2022

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 22V671000 · 07/09/2022

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Owner complaints

No owner complaints on record for this vehicle.