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2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 10, 202323V067000 | Air bags: frontalA detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V067000
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Owner complaints by component64
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 25 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 20 |
| Power train | 9 | 14 |
| Structure | 6 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 8 |
| Engine | 4 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 3 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Transmission fluid mixing with coolant in radiator!”
- Service brakes
“The brakes have failed several times, seems to be a known issues and affecting others.”
- Air bags
“On January 25, 2024 my son was driving this truck and hit a dog on the highway. His driver side airbag deployed, the driver side seatbelt would not retract, and there was some minor body damage.”
Other Nissan Frontier model years
- 20150 recalls33 complaints
- 20142 recalls42 complaints
- 20131 recall48 complaints
- 20123 recalls79 complaints
- 20111 recall64 complaints
- 20104 recalls59 complaints
- 20093 recalls37 complaints
- 20085 recalls136 complaints
- 20071 recall520 complaints
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2011 Nissan Frontier recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, 23V067000 (reported February 10, 2023), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 64 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Nissan Frontier?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.
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