2011 Nissan Frontier Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Frontier years
- About as many complaints as other years 15th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Frontier. That ranks 15th out of 29 Frontier model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (16 complaints, 25%), typically at around 34,400 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 64owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Frontier problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 25% | 34,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 19% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 14% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 9% | 12,745 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 9% | 42,265 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 8% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 83,333 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 41,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 5% | 49,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 196,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 37,350 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 17,700 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission fluid mixing with coolant in radiator!
The brakes have failed several times, seems to be a known issues and affecting others. While our Nissan Truck is older, we had our Nissan checked at Midas, and then at the local Continental Nissan location, that didnât really help, found a part that helped but only for a short period of time, as…
On January 25, 2024 my son was driving this truck and hit a dog on the highway. His driver side airbag deployed, the driver side seatbelt would not retract, and there was some minor body damage. The engine of the vehicle is fine and completely operational. Since then, we have been waiting for…
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…
Vehicle frame has failed due to rust.
Other Nissan Frontier years
← 2010 Frontier · 2012 Frontier →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 Frontier | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 Frontier | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 Frontier | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Frontier | 112 | 6 |
| 2021 Frontier | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 Frontier | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 Frontier | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Frontier | 25 | 2 |
| 2017 Frontier | 38 | 1 |
| 2016 Frontier | 43 | 1 |
| 2015 Frontier | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Frontier | 42 | 2 |
| 2013 Frontier | 48 | 1 |
| 2012 Frontier | 79 | 3 |
| 2011 | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 Frontier | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Frontier | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Frontier | 136 | 5 |
| 2007 Frontier | 520 | 1 |
| 2006 Frontier | 617 | 4 |
| 2005 Frontier | 532 | 3 |
| 2004 Frontier | 66 | 1 |
| 2003 Frontier | 77 | 4 |
| 2002 Frontier | 124 | 4 |
| 2001 Frontier | 134 | 3 |
| 2000 Frontier | 189 | 3 |
| 1999 Frontier | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 Frontier | 129 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Nissan Frontier a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Frontier model years, the 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.