2020 Nissan Frontier safety rating
Overall rating from the US safety agency (NHTSA)
4 of 5 stars overall
- Frontal
- 3 of 5
- Side
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 3 to 4 of 5
Stars by version
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Chance of rollover in a one-car crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 19.8% |
| 2020 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 21.2% |
| 2020 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 of 5 | 19.8% |
| 2020 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 of 5 | 21.2% |
Overall stars by model year
Rivals, 2020
| Rival | Overall stars |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 4 of 5 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 4 of 5 |
| RAM 1500 | 4 to 5 stars |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 4 to 5 stars |
| Ford F-150 | 4 to 5 stars |
| Ford Ranger | 4 of 5 |
What this cannot tell you
NHTSA 5-Star ratings. Tests changed in 2011; older stars do not compare.
IIHS ratings from the Insurance Institute are not included.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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