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2001 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 134 owner complaints about the 2001 Nissan Frontier, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2001 Nissan Frontier
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.8× the Frontier median · #7 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13427 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage82kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Nissan Frontier has problems

134 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline251
Engine and engine cooling224
Service brakes, hydraulic154
Electrical system114
Air bags108
Power train80
Seat belts81
Suspension80
Visibility60
13 other systems343

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2001 Nissan Frontier recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 04V-230 · May 24, 2004 · 586,196 vehicles

Risk. IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 02V-300 · Nov 12, 2002 · 44,000 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND WHEN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE IS BEING SOLD, FUEL COULD SPILL FROM THE FILLER INLET AS THE TANK IS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Frontier year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Frontier median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Nissan Frontier safety ratings

2001 Nissan Frontier 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Nissan Frontier frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2001 Nissan Frontier side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Nissan Frontier, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELINGPE02052 · closed Dec 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02V-300
In owners' words

What Frontier owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I PURCHASED MY NISSAN FRONTIER FROM A NISSAN DEALER "AS IS" WHICH WAS FINE TIL THE FIRST TIME I FILLED IT UP. THE SMELL OF GAS MADE ME PULL OVER RIGHT AWAY. COULDN'T FIND OR SEE A LEAK BUT SURE COULD SMELL IT. SHORTLY AFTER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON. HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT TO FIND FUEL IS…
Complaint 10550944 · Nov 5, 2013 · 110,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…
Complaint 10459886 · May 29, 2012 · 105,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND STATED…
Complaint 10459191 · May 21, 2012 · 91,000 miles

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