2021 Nissan Frontier
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2021
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 20 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
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
My husband and I bought a new truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-07
Also filed under Service brakes and forward collision avoidance
Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-15
Also filed under Power train and suspension
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Frontier.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-21
Power train
5 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 20 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Air bags
3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing occupant classification.
Service brakes
2 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-10-28Power train22V671000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
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2022-11-30Power train22V457000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V671000 · Power train
- Recall 22V457000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have?
- 2 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.