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US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Power train: automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Owner complaints (20)
Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Frontier (1 crashes reported). Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #27 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| 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 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Frontier 4WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.