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2011 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Nissan Frontier has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Nissan Frontier

Airbags
16
Powertrain
9
Brakes
9
Structure
6
Electrical
6
Engine
5
Other
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 19, 2022ENGINE2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGNE LIGHT.
May 20, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was ru...
Dec 17, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EVAPORATION EMMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. THE CONS...
Nov 12, 2019ENGINEI BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND BEFORE DELIVERY THE DEALERSHIP FOUND OIL LEAKS THAT THEY DEEMED A SAF...
Mar 8, 2017ENGINECRANKSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD AT 70,000 MILES. RESULTED IN ENGINE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH RESU...

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