2001 Nissan Frontier: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2001 Nissan Frontier. The newest campaign is 04V230000. NHTSA received the report on 24 May 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump. NHTSA has 134 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V230000, in the NHTSA record
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 jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Since the last update
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Recall campaigns
3 campaigns, newest first. 773,196 units in total.
04V230000Received . 586,196 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to help prevent corrosion in the future. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Report filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02V299000Received . 143,000 units.
Suspension / Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Report filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number R2019. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02V300000Received . 44,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filler Pipe and Cap
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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 being filled. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Report filed by NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number R2020. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
134 complaints, 155 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2001 Nissan Frontier
- All 2001 vehicles
| Component | 2001 Frontier | All 2001 vehicles | Frontier, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 167.7 | 34.8 | 115.4 | 26 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 141.9 | 114.2 | 72.6 | 22 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 116.1 | 85.2 | 25.1 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 77.4 | 98.6 | 69.5 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 67.1 | 67 | 11 |
| Suspension | 58.1 | 78.9 | 27.3 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 51.6 | 18.9 | 13.5 | 8 |
| Power Train | 51.6 | 91.9 | 222.2 | 8 |
| Visibility | 38.7 | 35.1 | 8.2 | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 38.7 | 7.8 | 53.7 | 6 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 11
- Complaints that report a fire
- 8
- Injuries in the complaints
- 11
- Deaths in the complaints
- 2
- Date of the newest complaint
- 5 May 2024
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE02052 | Preliminary evaluation | FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING | Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages | 20 Jun 2002 | 3 Dec 2002 | 02V300000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2001 Nissan FrontierThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2001 Nissan Frontier: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/nissan/frontier/2001/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Nissan Frontier?
- 773,196 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Nissan Frontier have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns for the Nissan Frontier, model years 1998 to 2026. 3 of them name the 2001 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2001 Nissan Frontier name most often?
- Fuel System, Gasoline: 26 of 155 component mentions, or 167.7 per 1,000. For all 2001 vehicles the figure is 34.8 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Nissan Frontier open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.