2011 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
65/100
#8 most-complained of 21 Frontier years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Nissan Frontier has 64 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 Frontier model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (16 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15.5 city / 20 hwy
Top 2011 Nissan Frontier problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags16 (25%)
- Brakes14 (22%)
- Engine10 (16%)
- Structure & Body10 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (14%)
- Electrical System6 (9%)
- Other5 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
- Seat Belts3 (5%)
- Steering2 (3%)
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Airbags404,690 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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 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.
2011 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Nissan Frontier a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Nissan Frontier ranks #8 of 21 among Frontier model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 64 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (16 complaints), brakes (14 complaints), and engine (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,800 miles.
- Does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Nissan Frontier, most recently reported 2023, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
- EPA rates the 2011 Nissan Frontier at 17 MPG combined (15.5 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.