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2011 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Frontier, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 34,500 miles). It is 13th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Complaints64
Recalls1
Crashes reported4
Fires reported1
Injuries reported4
Most common 2011 Nissan Frontier problems
Air bags
16 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Side airbags deployed while my wife was driving on a smooth county road without a collision at approximately 20 MPH. Driver only in the vehicle, ears are ringing. Had to cut the air bags to be able to drive the vehicle home. In drive way, unusable at this point. Seat belt retractors activated so cannot use seatbelt at…
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. The contact stated that the impact moved the post a couple of inches into the farm. Only the side air bags…
Brakes
13 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
Both rear axles are leaking at 60,265 miles. I was told this could lead to brake pad contamination which would reduce braking capability as well as the effectiveness o the parking brake.
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. Even after vehicle was repaired following this collision, master cylinder replacement, and full brake service, this issue still…
Transmission
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
Yea I got a Nissan Frontier new and my warranty is up due to 5 years but under 60000 miles and the transmission went bad.. Took it to the dealer and they want about 7500 for transmission replacement...I was driving next thing you know on the freeway I press on the pedal it revs high but doesn't go anywhere... This is…
Truck started not engaging in reverse at around 50,100 miles. Took my truck to larry h miller Nissan where I paid 157.00 to have them tell me that my transmission was over full. They pulled about 3 liters of extra fluid from tranny. The fluid appears darker but thinner than normal. They said the pump is probably blown…
Electrical
6 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 12,500 miles.
After leaving a remote logging road in northern maine woods, my wife and I headed back towards bangor , maine. While traveling apx 60 MPH the truck lost power, some warning lights on dash illuminated, I was forced to pull over. Engine was chugging, could not keep it running. I shut it off and attempted to drive…
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. I had to merge on to the 8 west freeway and I was lucky to be able to use my handbrake to slow down and…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the front driver's side door opened independently. The contact manually held the door in order for it to remain closed while driving, due to the faulty latch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the…
Automobile has body rust and rust like staining. Nissan attempted to repair by putting sanding pudding and painting it. Car still has constant rust problems. Nissan corporate office is unable to come up with solution at this time. The rear bumper in particular has that issue Nissan cut holes in it to drain water out…
Engine
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: engine.
After leaving a remote logging road in northern maine woods, my wife and I headed back towards bangor , maine. While traveling apx 60 MPH the truck lost power, some warning lights on dash illuminated, I was forced to pull over. Engine was chugging, could not keep it running. I shut it off and attempted to drive…
Crankshaft sensor went bad at 70,000 miles. Resulted in engine shutting off while driving which resulted in loss of power steering and brake boosting. Luckily had just turned onto a residential road so had space to stop truck.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 8%The hood of my truck popped opened at 67 MPH while driving on 595 east bound on florida highway between flamingo and university exits. Due to the impact it cracked my windshield and obvious loss of visibility to highway. After pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, it seems like the latch of the hood came off while…
The horn on these truck have stop working this is my second 2011 Nissan Frontier truck that same thing happens the horn just stops working and with houston, texas traffic we need a working horn in our vehicles.
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently to approximately 80 MPH. The contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The contact shifted into neutral and continued to apply excessive…
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. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (16 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); brakes (13 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); transmission (9 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 10, 2023 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 13th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 64 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.