NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2009 Frontier 4-DR.

Front Driver
****
Front Passenger
****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
*****
Rollover
****
NCAP 2009 Nissan Frontier front crash test photoNCAP 2009 Nissan Frontier side crash test photo

2009 Frontier Extended Cab

Front Driver
****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
*****
Side Passenger
Rollover
****
NCAP 2009 Nissan Frontier front crash test photoNCAP 2009 Nissan Frontier side crash test photo

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2009 Nissan Frontier Crew cab pickup

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
M Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating1
G Overall
G Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
A Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
G Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating2
P Overall
G Geometry
P Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating3
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — With optional side airbags. With optional side airbags

2 — Seats with adjustable lumbar AHR.

3 — Rating applies to both the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab (tested) and the structurally similar 2009-12 models of the Suzuki Equator Crew Cab.

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2009 Nissan Frontier Extended cab pickup

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
M Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating
Not tested.
Rear Rating1
P Overall
G Geometry
P Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — Seats with adjustable lumbar AHR.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.