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US recalls (1)
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2023-02-10 · campaign 2023-052
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Safety Risk:
Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Airbag
2023-02-10 · campaign 2023-053
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced.
Safety Risk:
Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Engine
2011-12-20 · campaign 2011-436 · 528 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel's engine oil warning lamp. Abnormal noise and rough engine performance may also be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine oil cooler connector stud.
Owner complaints (64)
Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Frontier (4 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 16 | |
| Service brakes | 12 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2011 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2011 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.