The last of the old Frontier
The 2021 Frontier has very few complaints. A few owners report warning lights and starting faults.
Updated November 2026 · based on 20 owner complaints and 0 recalls
33 50% below the Frontier average
0 free to fix at a dealer
Every Frontier year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Warning lights
Warning lights at start-up on a few trucks.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical
Recalls
No recalls for this year.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2021 Nissan Frontier
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.No recalls are on record for the 2021 Frontier, but a quick VIN check is still worth it.
- Look for warning lights after start.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.
Questions
Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The last of the old Frontier. The 2021 Frontier has very few complaints. A few owners report warning lights and starting faults.
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have?
0 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2021 Nissan Frontier problems?
Warning lights.
Crash rating shown for the 2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.