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Common 2011 Nissan Frontier problems
The Nissan Frontier 2011 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Lack of Legroom: Some owners of the Nissan Frontier 2011 have reported that the vehicle is too small, with not enough legroom for the front and back seats. This can make the vehicle feel cramped and uncomfortable, especially on long trips.
- Uncomfortable Seats: Several owners have reported that the seats in the Nissan Frontier 2011 are uncomfortable, which can make long trips less enjoyable. This issue can be resolved by replacing the seats or adding seat cushions for extra comfort.
- Lack of Special Features: Some owners have reported that the Nissan Frontier 2011 is a basic vehicle with few special features. This can make the vehicle feel outdated compared to other vehicles in its class.
- Transmission Problems: While transmission problems are more common in earlier models of the Nissan Frontier, some owners of the 2011 model have reported issues with the transmission. These issues can include radiator leaks that cause transmission failure, coolant leaks that ruin the transmission, and cracking radiators that leak fluid into the transmission.
It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners and may not affect all Nissan Frontier 2011 vehicles. If you are considering purchasing a Nissan Frontier 2011, it is recommended that you have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to ensure that it is in good working condition.
How many miles will a 2011 Nissan Frontier last?
between 200,000 to 300,000 miles
Nissan vehicles are generally known for their reliability and longevity. On average, a well-maintained Nissan can last between 200,000 to 300,000 miles. This means if you drive around 15,000 miles per year, which is the average for most drivers, you can expect your Nissan to last between 13 to 20 years.
What year was a bad year for a Nissan Frontier?
Nissan Frontiers with automatic transmissions manufactured between 2005 and 2008 have a defective radiator design. The fluid lines for the truck's transmission pass through the radiator. Any leaks or problems with the radiator can instantly destroy both the radiator and the transmission on these Frontier models.
Are there any recalls on 2011 Nissan Frontier?
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.
Are there any problems with the Nissan Frontier?
Nissan Frontier Reliability Problems. Frontier owners have made 986 complaints over 22 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 19th in overall reliability out of 26 Nissan models , with real transmission and engine concerns.
2011 Nissan Frontier car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Frontier problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Nissan Frontier vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2011 Nissan Frontier
The NHTSA has received 62 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Nissan Frontier. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2011 Nissan Frontier vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV9BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: On January 25, 2024 my son was driving this truck and hit a dog on the highway. His driver side airbag deployed, the driver side seatbelt would not retract, and there was some minor body damage. The engine of the vehicle is fine and completely operational. Since then, we have been waiting for repairs to be made. Per USAA, repairs will be approx $5000 or less. The vehicle is worth over $12,000 so they decided to repair it. The problem is that part number 98820-ZP78A (air bag control module) is no longer being manufactured by Nissan. All other parts, including the *actual* air bag can still be purchased from Nissan, but they are not making the sensor we need to fix this vehicle. We are not the only ones who cannot obtain this part.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-20
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV2BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-07
- VIN: 1N6AD0CW0BC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Vehicle frame has failed due to rust.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-18
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV4BC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Paint flaking off of front fender in crease above tire on both the passenger and driver side.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-19
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV4BC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGNE LIGHT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-20
- VIN: 1N6AD0CW2BC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was running rough. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering violently and started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and drove to a local Pep Boys. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Engine Control Module (ECM) had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-10
- VIN: 1N6AD0ER0BC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The Actuator Assembly - Anti Skid has failed on my 2011 Frontier. My vehicle has cluster lights illuminated for ABS, brake, VDC, and SLIP. My independent mechanic pulled the codes and stated that they indicate the ABS module is going bad. This part has been discontinued by Nissan so I am not able to replace the part with a new part. The ABS system will not properly function which I would assume would be a safety issue and might impact more than the braking performance of the vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-10
- VIN: 1N6AD0ER8BC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-17
- VIN: 1N6AD0ER8BC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 PARTICULAR GAS STATION THE GAS NASAL HAD A WIDE RUBBER GASKET ON THE GAS NOZZLE DISPENSER THAT COVERED THE ENTRANCE TO THE GAS TANK.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-01
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV5BC
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: My air bag light kept flashing on my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x4, I had it looked at when I got my oil changed and was told that it is a malfunction where you click the seat belt into, the light is off now but once some one sets in the passenger side seat and puts the seat belt on the light will come back on, due to malfunction in the seat belt, and if I would get into a accident and some one is sitting in the passenger side the seat belt will not properly secure them
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-18
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV2BC
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: MY AIRBAG LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH A YEAR AGO I TOOK IT TO NISSAN THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A SEAT CUSHION SENSOR IT WOULD COST ME $500.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I AM WRITTING THIS IN COMPLAINT THAT THIS HAS NOT BEEN IN RECALL I HAVE WAITED FOR THIS PERIOD IN EXPECTATION OF RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE. ALSO A FAILURE CODE FOR BELT TENSIONER. TO HAVE THESE ITEMS REPAIRED WOULD COST A TOTAL OF $2175.14. I DON'T AGREE I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. NO ONE SITS IN THE SEAT, NOTHING SHOULD GO WRONG WITH THE SENSOR. IT CAME ON ALL OF A SUDDEN. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-23
- VIN: 1N6BD0CTXBC
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BRACKET DETACHED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEER BELT SHIFTED FORWARD AND DETACHED THE SERPENTINE BELT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BELT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED CROWN NISSAN OF GREENVILLE (2712 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607) AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRACKET WAS DISCONTINUED AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER DUE TO THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 213,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-05-03
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV6BC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: VEHICLE BLOWER TURNS OFF AFTER GOING THROUGH CAR WASH, OR INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. CAN CAUSE ISSUES WITH FOGGING UP WINDOWS AND VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING WHEN HAPPENING ON FREEWAY. UNSURE AS TO NATURE OF WHY. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-24
- VIN: 1N6AD0ERXBC
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE BRAKES BECAME SPONGY (NOT FIRM) AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN LONGER BRAKING DISTANCES UNLESS I PUMP THE PEDAL. THIS OCCURRED AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AHEAD OF A STOP SIGN AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER A BUMP/IRREGULARITY IN THE ROAD. THE ABS AND VDC (ANTI-SLIP) ACTIVATED BRIEFLY THEN THE PEDAL GOT SOFT. IT REMAINED IN THIS CONDITION (SPONGY AND EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL) UNTIL REACHED MY DESTINATION. THE FIRST INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRING THE BRAKE SYSTEM SEEMED TO CORRECT ITSELF WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED AND IGNITION OFF OVERNIGHT (GOOD PEDAL FIRMNESS AND NORMAL PEDAL TRAVEL AND BRAKING DISTANCES THE NEXT MORNING). HOWEVER, AFTER A SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED (BRAKE GETS SOFT AFTER ABS AND ANTI-SLIP ACTIVATES) THE SPONGY AND LONG PEDAL TRAVEL REMAINS. REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER AND BLED SYSTEM (USED MOTIVE POWER BLEEDER) DID TROUBLESHOOTING ON BRAKE BOOSTER, BOOSTER VACUUM LINE AND CHECK VALVE AND ALL CHECKED FINE. INSPECTED BRAKE LINES FOR BULGES, DAMAGE AND LOOSENESS AT ALL CALIPERS ALL OK. ALL PADS AND ROTORS CHECKED GOOD (NO EXCESSIVE WEAR OR MISSING PARTS). ALSO, DISCONNECTED BATTERY TO SEE IF THE ABS/VDC SYSTEM RESETS. NO CHANGE TO BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND SPONGY FEEL. BRAKE PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED STILL REMAINS.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-11-12
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV5BC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND BEFORE DELIVERY THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OIL LEAKS THAT THEY DEEMED A SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY FIXED AT NO CHARGE. ABOUT A FEW DAYS AFTER DELIVERY, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS STILL A LEAK AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DEEMED THIS TO NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND REFUSED TO FIX IT AT NO CHARGE. IS IT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY OR MINE?
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-25
- VIN: 1N6AD0CWXBC
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: I HAVE REPEATEDLY GOTTEN INDICATORS (VIA VEHICLE'S COMPUTER) OF AIR BAG FAILURE, ON A VEHICLE OF LOW MILEAGE, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND HAS GOTTEN FAILURES REGARDING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHICH IS RARELY USED. THE FIRST TIME, THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEATBACK AND AIRBAG UNDER WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY. HOW, THE 3RD TIME, THEY TELL ME THAT THE SAME SEAT - CUSHION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG, AND THAT I HAVE TO PAY OVER $2,000 FOR THIS. EACH TIME I GET THIS FAILURE NOTIFICATION, MY AIRBAG IS DISABLED. SO, IT IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. THE AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON RANDOMLY, NOT RELATED TO A DRIVING INCIDENT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-03
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* 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 DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SOME CUTS, BRUISES, AND SORENESS TO HIS ENTIRE BODY. THE CONTACT WAS UNCONSCIOUS BRIEFLY AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM BY THE FARM OWNER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND DEEMED TOTALED DUE TO THE SIDE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT REPURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT CALLED ADA NISSAN AT 580-332-2233 (LOCATED AT 420 LONNIE ABBOTT BLVD, ADA, OK 74820) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED IN THE MATTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-14
- VIN: 1N6AD0CW9BC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 DUE TO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE FROM THE ADDED FLUID. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER HAD SERVICE OF FLUID ADDED. NO SURE AT THIS POINT IF THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH RADIATOR CROSS CONTAMINATION BUT ABOUT 3 YEAS AGO MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. I CHECKED MY RADIATOR TO FIND IT SEVERAL QUARTS LOW. I'M NOT SURE I WANT TO SPEND ANY MORE MONEY WITH ANYONE, ESPECIALLY NISSAN, TO HAVE THIS LOOKED FURTHER INTO, BUT I WOULD BED THAT IT IS A CROSS CONTAMINATION ISSUE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-16
- VIN: 1N6ADOEV6BC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: LEAF SPRING
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-04
- VIN: 1N6BD0CT9CC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AT 27,000 MILES THE CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON I-5 FREEWAY. THE PROBLEM CAUSED ME TO PULL OVER AND GET OFF THE ROAD AS THE VEHICLE COULD NOT GO AT THE SPEED OF THE TRAFFIC CREATING DANGER. THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CLUTCH AND THE FLYWHEEL WERE REPLACED.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-25
- VIN: 1N6BD0CT1BC
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: 1N6AD0ER6BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT "YELLOW DASHBOARD LIGHT" THAT TYPICALLY COMES ON WHEN ANYONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. (ANYTIME AT ANY LOCATION) ALSO THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD. DEALER STATES IT WILL COST $2400 TO REPAIR. OTHER MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ARE COVERED BY A RECALL, NOT 2011 FRONTIER P/U. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-03
- VIN: 1N6AD0EV1BC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: VDC OFF/ SLIP LIGHT ARE COMING ON AND OFF. I PUSHED THE VSC BUTTON AND IT STAYS. ITS FULL OF FLUID. ID JUST LIKE TO HAVE A TECH LOOK AT THEM, IVE HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE ON DIFFERENT FRONTIER FORUMS.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-14
- VIN: 1N6BD0CT4BC
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: A DESIGN DEFECT IN THE STEEL WHEELS ALLOWS WATER TO PUDDLE IN A CHANNEL IN THE WHEEL -- BECAUSE THERE IS INADEQUATE DRAINAGE BEHIND A SHOULDER ON THE RIM. FURTHERMORE THE COATING OF THE STEEL RIM IS INADEQUATE TO PREVENT RUSTING OF THE RIM. THUS, AFTER AS LITTLE AS 57,500 MILES, THE PUDDLING IN THIS UNDRAINED CHANNEL LEADS TO SEVERE CORROSION, WITH FOLLOWING ADVERSE RESULTS. (1) THE CORROSION INVADES THE HOLE FOR THE TPMS WHICH IS LOCATED RIGHT IN THE CHANNEL -- CAUSING LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AROUND THE BASE OF THE TPMS, THAT CANNOT BE EASILY REMEDIED. (2) THE EXTENT AND SEVERITY OF THE CORROSION AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE STRONGLY PREDICTS EVENTUAL CATASTROPHIC WHEEL FAILURE DURING THE NORMAL LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-09
- VIN: 1N6AD0CW9BC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ALL THE TIME.THE PASSINGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH READS AIRBAG OFF.THE DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE PASSINGER SEAT AIRBAG PARTS AT A COST OF $2300.NISSAN HAS RECALLED OTHER CARS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT NOT THE FRONTIER.
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2011 Nissan Frontier.
- Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2011 Nissan Frontier car reviews
Positive 2011 Nissan Frontier car reviews
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Awesome truck! I do wish I had purchased the PRO-4X instead, but overall this is the best pickup truck I've owned. It's practically bulletproof and I've put it through the wringer. It handles great in snow and mud, and is very stable. At times, it almost drives like a car. I haven't had any problems with it in the last 5 years, just regular maintenance. In my opinion, a Nissan truck is definitely a better buy. I'm glad I didn't choose the other brand that starts with a T and ends with an A!
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We purchased our Frontier during the recession when dealer inventories were sparse. We needed to replace an industrial model S-10 and this truck came loaded with options. In the 9 years since, it has only required its recommended maintenance and a front brake repair. Everything still works perfectly. Although it was very competitively priced as a new truck, our primary issue with it is its unwieldy handling in town. However, on other roads it performs well and has been our go-to car for long trips since we bought it. Until recently, it consistently averaged nearly 20 mpg. We have even used it for heavy hauling on occasion without any struggling or deterioration in its handling.
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Excellent truck! I have never had any problems with it, just regular maintenance. It is the best 4x4 truck I have ever owned. Everything works just like it did when it was brand new, even after 95000 miles. I highly recommend it - 5 stars!
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Only have it a few weeks, but I'm really enjoying it so far.
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You paid $11,300 for a truck that has been well-maintained and has leather in unbelievable shape, even after 140,000 miles. The engine and transmission run strong, and the frame is spotless. The SL with roof rack and side steps is the only way to go, as it gives the truck a sleek look. On dry pavement, it performs fine, but it is less competent in snow compared to your old 2001 Tacoma. The ride is a bit more stiff and bumpy, but it is also a lot cheaper to buy than the Tacoma. Although a 6-speed auto transmission would help improve MPG's, the Frontier is still a solid choice for a reliable mid-size truck.
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Are you having problems with your 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Darien Sipes 2024-10-03
The V6 engine is capable, but it may be slow to start. However, once the revs are up, it performs well. The 4x4 is also capable in 4-6 inches of snow. While the seats and interior may feel a little flimsy, my wife, our 13-year-old, and 9-year-old all fit comfortably. Unfortunately, some features such as Cruise and overhead drivers light are not available on this model. On the bright side, the MPG is decent, averaging 15 mph under varying conditions. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, but there are some areas of concern, especially related to how the interior will hold up. I plan to return for a 6-month evaluation.
Jayde D'Amore 2024-08-25
Hello! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my new 2010 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X4 that I purchased in July. I noticed that when stopped on a hill, the vehicle rolls backwards while in drive and forward while in reverse. However, I recently discovered that there is a feature called 'Hill Start Assist' that prevents the vehicle from rolling back for two seconds after releasing the brake. Unfortunately, after two seconds, the vehicle rolls back as if it's in neutral. Despite this, I still appreciate the feature. When I reported the issue to the dealership, they suggested that I 'two pedal it' when on a hill. Have you experienced anything similar?
Doug Stiedemann 2024-04-29
I got it with the utility package. This means it has some bells and whistles. I compared it to the Tacoma and, to me, the Nissan rode better. The cost of Toyota versus Nissan made it an easy choice. The gas mileage is 16 city and 19 combined.
Morgan Welch 2024-01-25
I have owned three Nissans, including this truck, and have had great experiences with the brand. However, this Frontier has been a bit of a challenge. Despite routine maintenance, I have had to replace several parts, including the harness and cable to the driver side downstream O2 sensor, the O2 sensor itself, and the passenger-side camshaft sensor. These repairs have been costly, but I have been fortunate to find good mechanics to do the work. Recently, I discovered oil on one of the spark plugs and in the well, which will require replacement of the rocker arm/valve cover at an estimated cost of $600. While the truck still meets my needs and rides well, it has become quite expensive to own, with a budget of at least $0.10 per mile depending on mileage.