2011 Nissan Frontier

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2011 Nissan Frontier: common problems and reliability

An average Frontier year.

64 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2011 Frontier?

The 2011 Nissan Frontier has 64 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. Owners most often flag timing chain/guide complaints (2005+ models): mentioned as a potential maintenance item.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

64
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Nissan Frontier vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Frontier years only. How we score it

Is 2011 a good year for the Frontier?

Across the 29 Frontier model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2018) to 1,234 (2006). With 64 complaints, the 2011 Frontier sits about the same as the model's median of 74.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
16
service brakes
13
power train
9
structure
6
electrical system
6

Recalls affecting the 2011 Frontier

air bags:frontal

Campaign 23V067000

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.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is bifurcated by generation and is generally positive for well-maintained, post-2010 models.

  • IsolatedTiming chain/guide complaints (2005+ models)

    Mentioned as a potential maintenance item.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Frontier. See the full Frontier owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Frontier listings typically run $13,127–$32,339.

Other Frontier model years

Compare every Frontier year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.

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