2011 Nissan Frontier: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Frontier that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11649505 (filed 03/20/2025): “The brakes have failed several times, seems to be a known issues and affecting others. while our nissan truck is older, we had our nissan checked at midas, and then at the local continental nissan location, that didn’t really help, found a part that helped but only for a short period of time, as …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11468651 (filed 06/10/2022): “The actuator assembly - anti skid has failed on my 2011 frontier. my vehicle has cluster lights illuminated for abs, brake, vdc, and slip. my independent mechanic pulled the codes and stated that they indicate the abs module is going bad. this part has been discontinued by nissan so i am not able to…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11444273 (filed 12/18/2021): “Abs module failed. the repair shop called the local nissan dealership for parts. the nissan dealership said the failure was a known issue. i called nissan customer service for more info and they said no complaints had been filed.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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