The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Frontier · 2011
2011 Nissan Frontier. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 19 / 23 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | 15 / 20 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 17,200 and 82,100 miles. Median 47,800, from 50 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 34,400 | 14,000–71,200 | 11 |
| Brakes | 76,000 | 25,500–129,500 | 9 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 54,000 | 28,800–113,700 | 8 |
| Electrical | 12,700 | 6,100–80,600 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 22% |
| Airbags | 22% |
| Body structure | 17% |
| Speed control | 11% |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
23V067000 Feb 2023 Air Bags / Frontal
Defect. 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 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.
Manufacturer communications 110
Nissan filed 110 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key
- IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location
- The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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