2021 Nissan Frontier Steering Parts

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The 2021 Nissan Frontier has 42 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 9 part types and 20 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.5L L4, 2.5L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and 3.8L V6). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

On the 2021 Nissan Frontier, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 27 parts of the 42 listed are Tie Rod End (14 parts), Power Steering Fluid (9 parts) and Knuckle (4 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 15 parts.

Knuckle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 3.8L V6 698266
🇺🇸 US
Front Right
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DORMAN Fits: 3.8L V6 698267
🇺🇸 US
Front Left
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SKP Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines SK698266
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right
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SKP Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines SK698267
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left
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This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.

Power Steering Fluid

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Popular Fits: 3.8L V6 30040106972
🇺🇸 US
12 oz
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PRESTONE Popular Fits: 3.8L V6 AS269Y
🇺🇸 US
Asian Vehicle12 Ounce
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AS269Y
Asian Vehicle12 OunceSynthetic
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LUBEGARD Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 23201
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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LUBEGARD Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 23205
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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LUBEGARD Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 23232
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart
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LUBEGARD Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 23255
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
55 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 3.8L V6 10823
🇺🇸 US
12 fl. oz.
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LUCAS OIL Fits: 3.8L V6 108246
🇺🇸 US
Power Steering Fluid, 1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.8L V6 860343
🇺🇸 US
VPS Power Steering Fluid1 Quart
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This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.

Power Steering Pressure Sensor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 3.8L V6 926455
🇺🇸 US
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LARES Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 456
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
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REIN Fits: 3.8L V6 ELP0280
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Power Steering pressure sensors. Typical signs include a check-engine light for MAP or fuel-rail pressure, or a limp mode under load. A vacuum leak or a clogged reference line will fake a bad pressure sensor.

Power Steering Reservoir

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LARES Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 20603
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Includes Reservoir Cap
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SKP Fits: 3.8L V6 SK603825
🇺🇸 US
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TECHPRO Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines NI4542102
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Includes Reservoir Cap
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TERREPOWER Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 9930073
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Remote Reservoir
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This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs.

Rack and Pinion

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MAVAL Fits: 3.8L V6 93470M
🇺🇸 US
Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment notes — MAVAL 93470M
Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
From 3/20
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This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.

Rack and Pinion Bellow

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 1033069
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
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This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.

Steering Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 425617
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Lower
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LARES Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 681
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Lower
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This table covers the Steering shafts.

Steering Wheel Position Sensor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACKOJA Fits: 3.8L V6 A38720001
🇺🇸 US
Angle Sensor
Fitment notes — ACKOJA A38720001
Angle Sensor
with OE No. 47945JD00A
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines SWS136
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Angle SensorColor/Finish: Black
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines SWS26
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Angle SensorColor/Finish: Black, White
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WELLS Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 5S15615
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Angle Sensor
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This table covers the Steering Wheel position sensors. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.

Tie Rod End

Daily Driver

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines MS306102
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Supreme
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS306102
Supreme
Front Left Outer
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SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines X36TE0460
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outerwithout Grease Fitting
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SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines X36TE0461
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outerwithout Grease Fitting
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555 Fits: 3.8L V6 SRN250WH
🇺🇸 US
Sankei 555
Fitment notes — 555 SRN250WH
Sankei 555
InnerRack End - with Hardware
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines MS306103
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Supreme
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS306103
Supreme
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines MS30758
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Supreme
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS30758
Supreme
Front Inner
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MOOG Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines ES801724
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Right Outer
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MOOG Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines ES801725
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Left Outer
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines 1018664
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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DORMAN Fits: 3.8L V6 545036
🇺🇸 US
Front Inner
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines GS306102
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS306102
Original Grade
Front Left Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines GS306103
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS306103
Original Grade
Front Right Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines GS30758
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS30758
Original Grade
Front Inner
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOOG Fits: all 2021 Frontier engines EV801770
🇺🇸 US 🇲🇽 MX
Front Inner
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This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.

Buying Steering Parts for a 2021 Nissan Frontier

On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.

  • Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Power Steering Fluid .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many steering parts fit the 2021 Nissan Frontier?

Our catalog currently lists 42 steering parts for the 2021 Nissan Frontier across 9 subcategories and 20 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.5L L4, 2.5L L4 DIESEL Turbocharged and 3.8L V6). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do steering parts differ between 2021 Nissan Frontier engines?

Some do. 28 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of steering problems on a 2021 Nissan Frontier?

Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Nissan Frontier was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Nissan Frontier?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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