repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
2021 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2021 Nissan Frontier, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-671 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Autosdeprimera, CC BY 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Nissan Frontier has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
3Air bags
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
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
2021 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
In owners' words
What Frontier owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving on a two lane state route road towing a RV at approximately 60 MPH, the first indication of an issue was an amber ABS warning light accompanied by an Amber traction control light. Shortly after a red BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shortly after that an amber 4WD drive light…
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…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which, upon pressing the Push to Start button the vehicle…
Own a 2021 Frontier?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.