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2021 Nissan Frontier: recalls and problems

No recalls and 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
19complaints
1crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train5 · 26%
  • Electrical System4 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 21%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System3 · 16%
  • Air Bags2 · 11%
  • Vehicle Speed Control1 · 5%
  • Suspension1 · 5%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags1 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 5%
  • Engine1 · 5%

What owners report

Vehicle Speed Control

My 2021 ford explorer appeared to maintain or resume speed without cruise control being activated. braking and switching cruise off did not reliably stop the behavior, and speed varied by as much as 15 mph without my input. my concerns are: * apparent speed control when cruise had never been activated; * continued propulsion after braking; * apparent cruise operation after its dashboard indicator went out; * incon

Suspension,Power Train,Electrical System

Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!

Electrical System,Air Bags,Fuel/Propulsion System

I [xxx] purchased the vehicle from daytona, nissan on [xxx] on the morning of [xxx], the airbag light came on. and was flashing. i took videos of all the different occurrences.i went back to the dealership and talked to the salesman that sold it to us.his name was simon.and he brought us in, and we were talking to a manager they disconnected the battery and try to reset it as we were leaving, the salesman walked us

Air Bags

When someone is sitting in passenger seat the light for their airbag blinks, is on or off. so we are unsure if the airbag would in fact deploy if we were to be in a collision.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FRONTIER KING CAB, FRONTIER CREW CAB. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.