CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Nissan Frontier has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
2021 Nissan Frontier recalls
Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway
The automatic transmission's parking pawl may fail to engage when the shifter is put in Park.
Transmission May Fail to Hold in Park, Causing Rollaway
Certain 2020-2022 Nissan Frontier and Titan pickups have a transmission parking pawl that may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into Park.
Most common 2021 Nissan Frontier problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
While driving on a two lane state route road towing a RV at approximately 60 MPH, the first indication of an issue was an amber ABS warning light accompanied by an Amber traction control light. Shortly after a red BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shortly after that an amber 4WD drive light illuminated and the 4WD drive wheel indicator went blank. Shortly after that the vehicle lost power and the engine stopped and would not restart. The whole sequence took about 30 seconds. The vehicle and trailer were barely off the road as the engine stopped suddenly and did not give me time to get all of the way over to the small two lane shoulder. This left me in a very unsafe position as vehicles
My 2021 Ford Explorer appeared to maintain or resume speed without cruise control being activated. Braking and switching cruise off did not reliably stop the behavior, and speed varied by as much as 15 mph without my input. My concerns are: * apparent speed control when cruise had never been activated; * continued propulsion after braking; * apparent cruise operation after its dashboard indicator went out; * inconsistent response from the SET/accelerate control; * fluctuations approaching 15 mph I drove the Explorer on 9/18/26 on the interstate for a few hours and cruise control was bananas. The vehicle was clearly using cruise control, even though I had not turned it on. Even after I wo
Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!
I [XXX] PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM DAYTONA, NISSAN ON [XXX] ON THE MORNING OF [XXX], THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AND WAS FLASHING. I TOOK VIDEOS OF ALL THE DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES.I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD IT TO US.HIS NAME WAS SIMON.AND HE BROUGHT US IN, AND WE WERE TALKING TO A MANAGER THEY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND TRY TO RESET IT AS WE WERE LEAVING, THE SALESMAN WALKED US OUT.WHEN WE FIRED UP THE VEHICLE, THE WHOLE DASH FLASHED AND WENT BLACK IN FRONT OF THE SALESMAN.A DAY LATER, WE BROKE DOWN IN THE TRUCK AND HAD TO BE JUMPED.WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PUT A NEW BATTERY IN AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT CAME ON AGAIN.BUT TOOK IT IN AGAIN
When someone is sitting in passenger seat the light for their airbag blinks, is on or off. So we are unsure if the airbag would in fact deploy if we were to be in a collision.
2021 Nissan Frontier questions
Does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Frontier: Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway; Transmission May Fail to Hold in Park, Causing Rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Power Train (5), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.