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2011 Nissan Frontier Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
160,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Nissan Frontier, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was running rough. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering violently and started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and drove to a local Pep Boys. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the Engine Control Module (ECM) had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11496149, filed 2022-12, 160,000 miles

“2011 Nissan Frontier. Consumer writes in regards to evaporation emmission control system. The consumer stated in order to fill the tank with gas, the gas spout must be held about 3 quarters of the way out of the filler neck. The consumer was concerned this would cause spilling or splashing. The consumer stated at a particular gas station the gas nasal had a wide rubber gasket on the gas nozzle dispenser that covered the entrance to the gas tank.”

NHTSA complaint #11444114, filed 2021-12

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201211%
201123%
201023%
200897%
20076212%
20067412%
200510620%
200435%
200345%
2002119%
20012216%
200095%
19991013%
1998108%

Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Frontier

Air bags
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Frontier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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