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2011 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (13%)

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2011 Nissan Frontier repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Frontier in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2014 - Dec 2017
Apr 2017

55800 mi

C $300
Rear discs and pads replaced 
Aug 2017

60140 mi

C $200
Replaced failed thermostat 
Dec 2017

62000 mi

C $100
Clogged radiator 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2020
Jul 2011

650 mi

US $855
Repaired front bumper scrape and fender crease. 
Apr 2017

27000 mi

US $125
Low battery voltage. 
Sep 2017

29000 mi
Air bag recall 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in West Virginia, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2017
Sep 2016

63000 mi

US $120
Axle seal, a common problem. I "vented" the axle to prevent it from happening again.  
Nissan Frontier in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2017
Aug 2016

53300 mi
Faulty seatbelt sensor causing "passenger airbag off" light 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Nissan Frontier in Texas, United States
Feb 2014 - Dec 2018
Sep 2014

51000 mi

US $149
Battery performance was slowly deteoriating, I finally replaced it with a better battery before taking a long trip. I did it myself in about 15 minutes. The original battery was a 3 yr model, replaced it with a stronger 5 yr model. 
Apr 2017

75000 mi
I had a very slight "click" when I accelerated from a stop at low speeds, the "click" was around for a few months and my extended warranty was about to expire, so I took my Frontier to the original dealership, the "click" was harder to diagnose than repair, it turned out that it was an engine rubber mount that had a crack in it, they replaced two motor mounts under warranty, gave me a loaner car. April 2018 update for this repair: this click has gone away, I have not noticed this problem for 5-6 months now. 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2015

88000 mi

US $1500
Rear differential made loud sounds and had to be rebuilt 
Nissan Frontier in California, United States
- Feb 2012
Feb 2012

6000 mi
Replaced battery 
Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
Aug 2011

2000 mi
Bad battery replaced under warranty.  
Nissan Frontier in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2019
Nov 2016

40300 mi

US $100
Rear differential seal seeping fluid. 
Nissan Frontier in Ohio, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

36000 mi

US $105
ECM reflash for maf sensor 

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2011 Nissan Frontier Repair Histories

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