2011 Nissan Frontier Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,265miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Nissan Frontier, 9% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,265 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 hood of my truck popped opened at 67 MPH while driving on 595 east bound on florida highway between flamingo and university exits. Due to the impact it cracked my windshield and obvious loss of visibility to highway. After pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, it seems like the latch of the hood came off while driving. I have not received an explanation how this malfunction could have happened. Luckily there was no harm to myself only the damage to hood, windshield, top of vehicle roof and missing latch and the emergency cable that is hooked up to hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035652, filed 2017-10, 72,500 miles“Automobile has body rust and rust like staining. Nissan attempted to repair by putting sanding pudding and painting it. Car still has constant rust problems. Nissan corporate office is unable to come up with solution at this time. The rear bumper in particular has that issue Nissan cut holes in it to drain water out after it rains to prevent further rusting. Ongoing issue with no solution. This is a 2011 model purchased new.”
NHTSA complaint #10548542, filed 2013-10, 24,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the spare tire holder failed causing the tire to rub against the truck bed. As a result, the tire lost tread and exhibited scrapes on the side walls. In addition, the valve was made of rubber causing the tire monitor to be unable to read the tire pressure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/11/15”
NHTSA complaint #10701163, filed 2015-03, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Frontier. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the front driver's side door opened independently. The contact manually held the door in order for it to remain closed while driving, due to the faulty latch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and the contact was awaiting a repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,530.”
NHTSA complaint #10494681, filed 2013-01, 24,530 miles“2011 blue paint color problem paint is chipping at the rear fender wells just before the rear tire looks like the front tires are causing sand to hit this area design flaw having fend stick out like this dealer is working on this still going to re paint but seems like it will happen again and I have seen this on other Nissan trucks not just mine.. Truck does not have nerf bars see allot of these truck with those not seeing the problem on those..”
NHTSA complaint #10430295, filed 2011-10Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 9% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Frontier
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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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