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2021 Nissan Frontier recalls & problems

The 2021 Nissan Frontier has 2 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints20filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2021 Nissan Frontier in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainSep 7, 2022

Automatic transmission

Recall 22V671000197,230 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Power trainJun 24, 2022

Automatic transmission

Recall 22V457000180,176 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%
2021 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Frontier 2WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemIgnition6100—
Power train5000—
Unknown or other4000—
Fuel/propulsion system3000—
Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification3000—
Service brakes2100—
Engine2000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking1100—
TiresSidewall1000—
Seat belts1000—
Seats1000—
Exterior lighting1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.