Worst 2011 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 2 | — | 53,105 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 2 | — | 76,068 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 65,145 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 33,237 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | — | — | 40,343 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 74,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 69,806 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 82,599 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 41,750 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 58,870 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 115,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 196,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 37,350 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 1 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 4,300 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 17,700 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Frontier
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,451,590 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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