Used 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Consumer Reviews
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Better than a Tacoma
danwatson, 10/17/2011
updated 02/03/2025
2011 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
I owned an '04 Tacoma Crew Cab that I was never going to get rid of. Very reliable and functional. Then I moved to the Eastern Sierras and needed 4WD. I quickly narrowed it down to a Tacoma and Frontier. Chose the Frontier because of better pricing an appearance. I''ve had it for10 months and nearly 13,000 miles. There has not been a problem. 4WD works great in the snow and I just got back from a hunting trip in Wyoming where I was off road for a couple of hundred miles. Even needed 4WD low and it went everywhere I needed to go. I'm very satisfied with the Frontier. It's my first Nissan truck (I used to own an Infiniti). I owned an 88 and 04 Toyotas and this is better than either. I've now owned my Frontier for almost 11 years and 113,000 miles. It's the best vehicle I've owned. It's bullet proof. In addition to routine oil, air and cabin filter changes, it's just got its third set of tires and its third battery. It had a broken motor mount repaired under warranty and a minor transmission linkage problem repaired. Otherwise, it's been trouble free. I just had it gone through before a several thousand mile trip planned and the trusted mechanic said it needs nothing other than the battery he replaced. I'm 6'3 and it's got plenty of legroom. I've towed a full loaded 5X8 enclosed trailer several times and it tows well. It's comfortable for long road trips. I have no plans to replace this truck unless it gets wrecked or stolen. My only criticism is that it has a lousy turning radius, gets poor mileage and the back seat is not comfortable for long drives. But since I'm the only one that drives it, that's not my problem! Just turned 122,000 miles and still running strong. Now at 125,000 and still in great shape. 12 years old and 130,000 miles. Still looks good, drives good and trouble free. 136,000 miles and still trouble free. After 14 years and 145,000 trouble free miles I recently traded in my 2011 Frontier SV on a '24 Frontier SL. I wasn't planning on doing so since this was the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned and it still looked and ran great. But I couldn't resist the $8,000 price reduction on remaining '24's offered by the local Nissan dealer so I traded it in. Not sure I made the right decision only because I'm still getting used to the technology on the new one. I only hope this one is reliable as the one I gave up.
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It grows on you.
Player, 03/07/2020
2011 Nissan Frontier SL 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Frontier was purchased new during the recession. Dealer inventories were sparse. We needed to replace an industrial model S-10. This truck is loaded with options. In 9 yrs it has only required its recommended maintenance and a frt brake repair. Everything still works. It was very competitively priced as a new truck. Our primary issue with this truck is its unwieldy intown handling. On other roads it’s fine and has been our long trip car since new. Until recently it averaged nearly 20 mpg consistently. It has been used for heavy hauling on occasion without struggling or deterioration in its handling
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kipster85, 10/07/2011
2011 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my first truck, first "straight-from-the-factory" purchase, and first Nissan. 8k miles & 8 months later, I'm very happy overall with this vehicle. I naturally looked towards the Tacoma first since my buddy had one, but the price was steep. I then test drove the PRO-4X and I was highly impressed with the ride quality and handling both on and off road. The mpg does hurt if you drive in a slow speed town, but not too bad for highway travel. I've done everything with this truck except towing and mudding, and it runs beautifully.
Overall, I'm Impressed
jkwstone, 05/19/2011
2011 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Like a lot of people I looked at the Frontier and Tacoma. When it came down to it, the price steered me towards the Frontier. The size is right, good power, comfort, capability, looks. I've been getting 18-19 mpg mixed driving, not bad for a capable 4x4 pickup.
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604doc, 09/16/2011
2011 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I needed/wanted a smallish pickup, and had it narrowed down to this, and the Honda Ridgeline. After driving it, and considering the $3,000 rebate, I went with the Frontier. There seems to be plenty of power, and it rides very well, absorbing bumps quietly. The turning radius is a bit wide, but I'm coming from a VW, so I think it's just a matter of getting used to it. The seats are very comfortable, with the driver's seat having 8 way adjustment, and lumbar support. Mileage is a bit low, averaging 14.7 around town, but I expect it to improve as it breaks in.