2021 Nissan Frontier
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Nissan Frontier is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
2021 Nissan Frontier at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2021 Nissan Frontier recalls 2
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for thi…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2021 Nissan Frontier common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Nissan Frontier MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Nissan Frontier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Nissan Frontier trims & engines on record
2021 Nissan Frontier vehicles on record
Other Nissan Frontier model years
2021 Nissan Frontier — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Frontier get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Nissan Frontier at about 20 mpg combined (18 city / 24 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.