2011 Nissan Frontier 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Frontier 2WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 64 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints64

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 23V067000 · 10 Feb 2023

Problem: 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.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivers 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes10 · 25%

Air bags9 · 22%

Power train7 · 18%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Engine3 · 8%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%

Seats2 · 5%

Structure2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20163

20179

20183

20199

20204

20213

20223

20233

20241

20252

From owner complaints

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. I have owned and driven primarily manual transmission vehicles since 1975 and never had this problem before. I…
Power train · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

2011 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated check engne light.
Engine · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

ABS module failed. The repair shop called the local Nissan dealership for parts. The Nissan dealership said the failure was a known issue. I called Nissan Customer Service for more info and they said no complaints had been filed.
Service brakes · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

2011 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to evaporation emmission control system. The consumer stated in order to fill the tank with gas, the gas spout must be held about 3 quarters of the way out of the filler neck. The consumer was concerned this would cause spilling or splashing. The consumer stated at a…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2011 Nissan lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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