2001 Nissan Frontier
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 134
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 134 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
19% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.
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R134a filled cab when hose leaked, near asphyxia followed, ems called, taken to hospital. Released 1WEEK later.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Consumer states that after the vehicle had been park and no warning the engine caught on fire under the hood causing damage to the vehicle. Dealer notified.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15
Consumer states that after the vehicle had been parked and without warning the engine caught on fire under the hood causing damage to the vehicle. Dealer notified.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-11
Service brakes
13% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
9% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.
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The fuse panel of this new truck burst into flames on 12-17-01 , while it was under factory and additional manufaturer waranty and as of 1-22-01 they have yet to correct the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-24
Air bags
7% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and on-off switch assembly.
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This vehicle was involved in a mva where it hit the broadside of a minivan (T-boned) that ran a red light through an intersection. The truck was going in excess of 20MPH at the time, when I contacted the mini-van no airbag was deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-09
Also filed under Engine and structure
While driving 40 MPH on wet pavement consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a brick wall. Air bags deployed and caught on fire, burning consumer. Also, cut consumer on arm,and from chin to center of neck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-14
While traveling between 40 and 50 MPH vehicle hit a telephone pole. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained neck and chest injuries vehicle has not been examined to determine cause for failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-10
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 134 complaints filed for this model year.
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2002-06-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-12-03 Fuel spill during refueling
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2002-12-10Fuel system, gasoline02V300000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin December 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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2003-12-10Suspension02V299000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began December…
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2004-06-28Fuel system, gasoline04V230000 On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack…
Remedy: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota…
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2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…
Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 02V300000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 02V299000 · Suspension
- Recall 04V230000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2001 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Nissan Frontier is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Frontier have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.