CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Nissan Frontier has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (16 reports).
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants
The resin emblem on the driver's airbag cover can crack and detach when the airbag deploys.
Most common 2011 Nissan Frontier problems
Problem areas named in the 64 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
Transmission fluid mixing with coolant in radiator!
The brakes have failed several times, seems to be a known issues and affecting others. While our Nissan Truck is older, we had our Nissan checked at Midas, and then at the local Continental Nissan location, that didnât really help, found a part that helped but only for a short period of time, as this part crapped out again yesterday 3/19/2025, and even though the brake pushed to the floor trying to stop as the brakes stopped working again! The part was only approx 2-5 months old. Nissan Frontier dealership or other places to find the actual parts needed have no real parts that would actually fix the issue. It is very sad for those in the same issue as us, pay $$$ for a used vehicl
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 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.
Vehicle frame has failed due to rust.
2011 Nissan Frontier questions
Does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2011 Nissan Frontier: Driver Airbag Emblem May Break Off and Strike Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (16), Service Brakes (12), Power Train (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Nissan Frontier has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.