2011 Nissan FRONTIER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it is equipped with standard electronic stability control, which is a key feature for enhancing vehicle stability and preventing skidding or loss of control.

Unfortunately, this model does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems, which are advanced safety technologies that can help prevent accidents by alerting the driver to potential hazards on the road.

In terms of safety ratings, the Nissan Frontier has a 3-star rollover rating, indicating a moderate risk of rollover in certain situations. It has not received ratings for front or side crash protection.

Additionally, there have been 61 complaints reported for this model and one recall issued. It's important for owners of this vehicle to stay informed about any recalls and address them promptly to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its occupants.

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Complaint Count

61

Recall Count

1

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2011 Score 2022 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Driver Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2011 Score 2022 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2011 Score 2022 Score
Rollover Rating 3 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated

Complaints for the 2011 Nissan FRONTIER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23e012000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2024-08-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 35 mph around a curve, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. the contact's vehicle crashed into a corner post on a farm. the contact stated that the impact moved the post a couple of inches into the farm. only the side air bags deployed. the air bag indicator illuminated. the contact sustained some cuts, bruises, and soreness to his entire body. the contact was unconscious briefly and sustained a concussion. the contact was taken to the emergency room by the farm owner. a police report was filed. the vehicle was damaged and deemed totaled due to the side air bags. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the contact repurchased the vehicle from the insurance company. the contact called ada nissan at 580-332-2233 (located at 420 lonnie abbott blvd, ada, ok 74820) and was informed that they were not interested in the matter. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. the vin was unknown."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-03-06
Complaint:
"passenger-side airbag indicator light "yellow dashboard light" that typically comes on when anyone sits in the passenger seat. (anytime at any location) also the red airbag warning light on dashboard. dealer states it will cost $2400 to repair. other models of nissan vehicles with the same problem are covered by a recall, not 2011 frontier p/u. the problem seems to be the occupant classification sensor."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2019-02-02
Complaint:
"the air bag light is flashing all the time.the passinger seat airbag light on dash reads airbag off.the dealer wants to replace the passinger seat airbag parts at a cost of $2300.nissan has recalled other cars for the same problem but not the frontier."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-09-11
Complaint:
"airbag light has been turning on for no reason whether the car is parked or running. took it to service they reset it and went on again"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-10-02
Complaint:
"the vehicle front airbag light constantly flashes for no reason. it blinks while stationary or in motion. it was reset by the nissan service tech, but started flashing again after 5 minutes on the highway."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-02-12
Complaint:
"the airbag light is lit and will not reset. i am not sure if the airbag is operating correctly or not. i have seen several similar complaints online. the vehicle has not been involved in a collision or any other damage. *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2014-01-07
Complaint:
"going down back road, hit a depression, the truck naturally rocked a bit from side to side, side airbags (passenger and driver) suddenly deployed w/a horrendous loud bang, scaring me half to death a long w/my left ear ringing. ridiculous that it is that sensitive in a 4x4 truck that they advertise navigating rough conditions. i truly hope this does not end up costing me and that nissan steps up to the plate and makes this right. 2 other very similar reports on this site. *tr"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2013-09-01
Complaint:
"myself and three kids and dog had been on a mild 4 wheel drive road having a little cook out and hike. we were coming home on a smooth maintained county road going and coming to stop by a stream. i think my foot was on the brake, we were maybe going 20 miles an hour when my side airbags exploded. seat air bags and front airbags fortunately did not explode. i received mild burns and bruises on my face. my 6 y.o. red, hurt on his chest. 11 y.o. lost his hearing temporarily and red stinging ear. other child, 8, uninjured as she was bending over putting on her shoes as we were coming to a stop, but is afraid to sit up straight in a car now. wants to lay down on the seat all the time. we had to cut ourselves out of the vehicle with our jack knives. we had no cell phone service and had to drive home 45 minutes with no seat belts and they locked up. i can not even start to describe how scary it was. nothing has been done to correct it. 2011 nissan frontier with a 6 year extended warranty and they are trying to get out of fixing it. no one understands how this can be. nissan is now looking in to the 'little brown box'. we are looking for help. *kb"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2011-10-08
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate whenever a passenger was occupying the seat at a weight of 100 pounds or less. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 1,000. updated 07/08/11*lj updated 07/20/11"
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2011-01-04

Recalls for the 2011 Nissan FRONTIER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy:

Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 7, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated December 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL
Date of incident: 2023-02-10

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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