2011 Nissan Frontier SL Crew 4WD Auto (5-speed automatic, renamed lineup: XE->S, SE->SV, LE->SL)
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- Photo: 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV in Arctic White, Front Left, 09-25-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Nissan Frontier King Cab SE in Avalanche, front right, 07-07-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Bug Doctor, Exterminators (29659564326) by Mike Mozart from Funny YouTube, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Nissan Frontier SL Crew 4WD Auto (5-speed automatic, renamed lineup: XE->S, SE->SV, LE->SL) is a 261-hp V6 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. It starts at $31,530 MSRP.
It makes 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 281 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The Frontier has a curb weight of 4,451 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,530 ($45,564 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ40DE 4.0L DOHC V6 |
| Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission |
| 1st Gear | 3.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.35 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.53 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.84 |
| Reverse | 2.76 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 126 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,451 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 55% / 45% |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD: overall not rated
- 2011 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD: overall not rated
- 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan FRONTIER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 10, 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
NHTSA campaign 23V067000
64 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan FRONTIER
Owner Complaints
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan FRONTIER (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 NISSAN FRONTIER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.