2011 Nissan Frontier: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2011 Nissan Frontier
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2011 Nissan Frontier recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Nissan Frontier. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Airbags
A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Details 23V067000
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.
Fix: 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.
2011 Nissan Frontier safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Airbags: VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC945 and PC948 APPLIED VEHICLES:…
- Exhaust and emissions: OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year.
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2011 Nissan Frontier safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
64 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2011 Nissan Frontier is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $7,000 |
| 80,000 mi | $6,400 |
| 160,000 mi | $5,000 |
From new to now
What each Nissan Frontier model year trades in for today at typical mileage.
Typical mileage = 12,000 miles a year; values between two published mileages are estimated in a straight line.
Other Nissan Frontier years
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