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2001 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2001 Nissan Frontier, and owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
134
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 8
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–21
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V230000 Reported 586,196 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.

    Remedy: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new…

  2. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 02V299000 Reported 143,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners who…

  3. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V300000 Reported 44,000 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Nissan Frontier have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 11 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 75,358 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 23 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I am the original owner of the vehicle which has just 66,000 original miles. I have smelled fuel and had a service engine soon light on for years. I have taken the vehicle into various shops and deale”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would not turn properly and was stiff. When turning the steering wheel, it would not return back. The vehi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 30, 2019 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2001 Nissan Frontier (Frontier 2WD, Frontier V6 2WD, Frontier V6 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–21 mpg
City / Highway13–20 / 16–24
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Nissan Frontier model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Frontier model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Nissan Frontier2129
1999 Nissan Frontier278
2000 Nissan Frontier3189
2001 Nissan Frontier3134
2002 Nissan Frontier4124
2003 Nissan Frontier477
2004 Nissan Frontier166
2005 Nissan Frontier3532
2006 Nissan Frontier4617
2007 Nissan Frontier1520
2008 Nissan Frontier5136
2009 Nissan Frontier337
2010 Nissan Frontier459
2011 Nissan Frontier164
2012 Nissan Frontier378
2013 Nissan Frontier148
2014 Nissan Frontier242
2015 Nissan Frontier033
2016 Nissan Frontier143
2017 Nissan Frontier138
2018 Nissan Frontier225
2019 Nissan Frontier128
2020 Nissan Frontier223
2021 Nissan Frontier219
2022 Nissan Frontier6112
2023 Nissan Frontier166
2024 Nissan Frontier322
2025 Nissan Frontier38
2026 Nissan Frontier110

Checking a specific 2001 Nissan Frontier

How do I know if my 2001 Nissan Frontier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 Nissan Frontier; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V299000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.