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2011 Nissan Frontier

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

13.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,501

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023053 · manufacturer campaign PC947 / PC948 / PC949

10 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Armada 2004–2008, 2011–2012 · Frontier 2005–2008, 2011–2013 · Pathfinder 2005–2008, 2011–2012 · Quest 2004–2008 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash. Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced.

Why it matters

Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.

10,846 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023052 · manufacturer campaign PC944 / PC945 / PC946

10 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Armada 2008–2011 · Frontier 2008–2011 · Pathfinder 2008–2011 · Quest 2008–2009 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.

Why it matters

Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.

17,214 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2011436 · manufacturer campaign R185 / R1115

20 December 2011

Transport Canada lists: FX50 2011 · M56 2012 · Frontier 2011 · NV 2012 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel's engine oil warning lamp. Abnormal noise and rough engine performance may also be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the engine oil cooler connector stud.

528 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Small
In its class
More efficient than 29% of 51 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
320 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2011 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Nissan Frontier get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Nissan Frontier at 13.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 320 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Nissan Frontier for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,501 in fuel, producing roughly 5,217 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.