2011 Nissan Frontier
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 64
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 64 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.
Air bags
25% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-29
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. While driving approximately 35 MPH around a curve, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a corner post on a farm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-20
Myself and three kids and dog had been on a mild 4 wheel drive road having a little cook out and hike. We were coming home on a smooth maintained county road going and coming to stop by a stream.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-18
Service brakes
20% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
The brake pedal lost all pressure and brakes did not function properly immediately after hitting some small bump in the road. This caused a collision with the car in front of my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-01
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. While starting the vehicle, it accelerated without warning. The brake pedal was applied, but it was hard and failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-08
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
14% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My clutch keeps wearing out after approximately 25,000 miles. I bought this truck used with 60,000 miles and replaced the clutch at 81,893 miles, 107,179 miles and it is now slipping again at 131,521 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26
Electrical system
9% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving along the 805 freeway when my airconditioner lights started flashing. Shortly thereafter all the lights started coming on the dash board. Then I lost power to the engine and brakes. All power was lost.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-02
Structure
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2011 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Nissan Frontier is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.