Worst 2011 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 14 | 2 | — | 53,105 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 2 | — | 76,068 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 65,145 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 33,237 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 40,343 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Frontier
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~404,690 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.
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2011 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Nissan Frontier reliable?
What are common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
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Does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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