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2017 Nissan Frontier
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2017 Nissan Frontier

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Federal source records

Complaints filed

38

Reports to NHTSA, 2017

Safety recalls

1

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

18.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Fuel/Propulsion System issues lead owner complaints (26% of 38 reports), followed by electrical system (16%).

Fuel/Propulsion System26% · 10 reports
Electrical System16% · 6 reports
Power Train16% · 6 reports
Unknown Or Other13% · 5 reports
Air Bags11% · 4 reports
Engine5% · 2 reports
Seats3% · 1 report
Service Brakes3% · 1 report

+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 38 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11694358, ODI 11664060, ODI 11545742, ODI 11331162, ODI 11306981.

Individual complaint reports(38)

Showing the 38 most recent reports
Unknown Or OtherJun 2026 · ODI 11747196Details +

UNKNOWN

Reported
Jun 2026
Incident date
Jun 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11747196 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemOct 2025 · ODI 11694358Details +

I drive on the highway and my truck stalls out and just shuts off. When I’m driving at slow speeds, it just keeps stalling I lose power and it takes a few tries for it to start again then I have to peel out so it stays started and hope I don’t have to slow down.

Reported
Oct 2025
Incident date
Oct 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11694358 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJun 2025 · ODI 11669398Details +

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 73,471 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 101,000.

Reported
Jun 2025
Incident date
Jun 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11669398 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMay 2025 · ODI 11664060Details +

Check engine light came on and when filling with fuel, gas came shooting back out.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11664060 at NHTSA →
Power TrainMar 2025 · ODI 11650735Details +

The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving at 30 MPH or above, the vehicle started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled and drastically shifted out of gear into a different gear. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or find a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Reported
Mar 2025
Incident date
Mar 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11650735 at NHTSA →
EngineFeb 2025 · ODI 11644026Details +

I had a check engine light come on and took it to my mechanic for diagnosis and repair if needed. He diagnosed it as error code P2004. The code indicated a bad runner control valve position sensor. It is located on the end of intake manifold and has two torx screws to remove it. The issue is Nissan did not sell a replacement sensor separately , you can only get that part with the purchase of a whole new intake manifold. This same sensor issue exists on the 2017 Nissan Rogue with service bulletin NTB17-091. My truck is also a 2017 but the specific vehicle is a Nissan Frontier not a Rogue but the failure is identical. In that service bulletin the solution was to replace the sensor which did not require the purchase of the entire intake manifold. I would like Nissan to issue a refund for the intake manifold as the same condition exists with the same year Nissan Rogue and they sell that part separate from the intake manifold.

Reported
Feb 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11644026 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2024 · ODI 11630815 · crash · 1 deathsDetails +

Complete power/ignition failure resulting in death of driver on [XXX] while driving at night in the rain in a 2017 Nissan Frontier Pickup 4 door. The TDPS in McKinney, TX is pulling the black box for testing. 2 weeks before the accident the same vehicle (2017 Nissan Frontier pickup) 4 door lost complete power/braking/ignition failure on the same road [XXX] in Princeton, TX The vehicle was pushed off the road and then towed to a local mechanic in Wylie, TX The mechanic had issues in determining what was wrong with the vehicle. He ruled out alternator, battery, fuse box and wiring. I am a witness to the previous failure and it was documented. The same day the vehicle was picked up from service, the individual died that night in the vehicle in a tragic accident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Reported
Dec 2024
Incident date
Nov 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 deaths
Open ODI 11630815 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemSep 2023 · ODI 11545742Details +

Fuel tank developed leak at the filler neck connection point. The tank is "plastic". Connection neck is "plastic" but a different color than the tank. (Perhaps dissimilar materials that are somehow fused/bonded together.) Fuel spilled from the tank onto my garage floor initially; I moved the vehicle outside. The problem was confirmed by an independent service center. The service center replaced the tank with a new OEM tank. The vehicle is low mileage, garage kept and well maintained. I am reporting this in case there is a manufacturers defect in these fuel tanks. Photo of the fuel tank and filler connection neck area attached.

Reported
Sep 2023
Incident date
Sep 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11545742 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2023 · ODI 11533369Details +

Since buying the vehicle new, the airbag light has been on and off throughout the entire time (The vehicle has never been crashed). I have brought it in to multiple dealerships asking for them to take a look at it and have never gotten much feedback other than them resetting it or having replaced wiring due to previous recalls. I was alerted recently of the airbag control unit now needing to be replaced. With Nissan's history of questionable electrical efforts, the component seems like something that may need to be evaluated in some capacity.

Reported
Jul 2023
Incident date
Jul 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11533369 at NHTSA →
WheelsMay 2023 · ODI 11522470 · crashDetails +

From the first snow fall in Minnesota, I had to drive very slow, there is no traction, or control of the car. I had 2 spin outs, and one person hit me. I do not feel safe in this car, but you won't trade it in for me. I fear for my life, driving in Minnesota winter. The wheels just keep turning, and there is no way to control the car.

Reported
May 2023
Incident date
Nov 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11522470 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2023 · ODI 11505732 · crashDetails +

Hit a cement barrier going 60 mph at a 45 degree angle on the passenger side and only the passenger side curtain airbag deployed.

Reported
Feb 2023
Incident date
Jan 2023
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11505732 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJan 2023 · ODI 11502866Details +

There was a coolant leak. It was leaking from head gasket. When it was being rebuilt there were two head bolts stripped. The truck only has 58,000 miles. We were told that the engin isn't covered by the warranty.

Reported
Jan 2023
Incident date
Dec 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11502866 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherOct 2022 · ODI 11489994 · crashDetails +

The two square head carriage bolts that secure the roof clamp to the rack were poor quality. The heads sheared off which cause the roof rack to rip off from the top of the truck and fly into traffic on the freeway. The items being held by the rack did not exceed the 150 lb limit. When the rack broke free, the kayak and camping bags broke the rear window on my truck, hit my 2 dogs, and landed in the roadway causing cars to swerve to avoid collision. The damage to my truck alone is in excess of $1,000 not including the camping equipment and kayak that have to be replaced as they are irreparably damaged. If traffic were heavier, this incident could easily have caused a major collision as there was a large roof rack and equipment strewn about the freeway. I had to run onto the freeway to remove the items to not cause further collisions. I retained all the broken pieces of the rack and photographed the incident. I read multiple reviews on the website where I purchased the product and this appears to be a common problem. There were no indicators of failure prior to the rack breaking off from my truck and flying onto the roadway. The hardware used to secure the clamp to the crossbar is completely insufficient. There appeared to be no adhesion on the weld that held the head of the carriage bolt to the shaft. The galvanization appeared to be the only thing causing the bolt to stay in one piece prior to it bearing weight.

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Sep 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash
Open ODI 11489994 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemOct 2022 · ODI 11487382Details +

As I was driving my truck this morning it stalled on me, two times. The first time I was able to turn the key off and back on again and it started right up. I then drove it about 20 yards (luckily I was in a parking lot) and it stalled again but this time the dash lights remained on even with key out of the ignition. Also I was not able to unlock the doors. I kept turning key back and forth until the truck finally started. I was going to try disconnecting the battery to see if that would help but with the truck running I unhooked the negative side and the truck kept running!!Oh, and I also had the ignition switch replaced a few weeks ago under that recall. This is very unsafe to say the least and I can't believe it's not affecting other 2017 Frontiers.

Reported
Oct 2022
Incident date
Oct 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11487382 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemJul 2022 · ODI 11476485Details +

When I got in my truck yesterday some of the dash warning lights were on and the digital mileage was showing up. This is all without a key in the ignition. I could start it but it cranked a bit. So I opened the hood to disconnect the battery and I could hear that the engine was priming, no telling how long this was going on since I haven't driven it in a couple of weeks. This happened about a month ago as well although that time the radio was playing with no key in the ignition.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jul 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11476485 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJul 2022 · ODI 11474861Details +

AIRBAG LIGHT ON, COMPETITOR (MAZDA) DEALER STATED THAT AIR BAG MODULE NEEDS REPLACING ESTIMATED COST $2500. ALSO WHEN 4X4 IS ENGAGED IT'S REALLY HARD TO DO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEED.

Reported
Jul 2022
Incident date
Jul 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11474861 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemSep 2021 · ODI 11431390Details +

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery connectors to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V551000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Reported
Sep 2021
Incident date
May 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11431390 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherDec 2020 · ODI 11383672Details +

FUMES AND ODOR ENTERING CABIN EXTREME AT TIMES GET DIZZY DRIVING WHEN FUMES ENTER THE CABIN I HAVE TO PULLOVER. TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD RETURN TO DEALER PROBLEM UNRESOLVED WAS TOLD TO CHANGE CABIN FILTER CHANGE PROBLEM PERSIST UNTIL TODAY. VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW. PROBLEM IS WHILE DRIVING AND IN TRAFFIC BEHIND ANY VEHICLE .*DT*JB

Reported
Dec 2020
Incident date
Dec 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11383672 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2020 · ODI 11340294Details +

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS FLASHING AND DOES NOT TURN OFF ON THE TRUCK. I DROVE THE TRUCK WITH MY FRIEND AND WE WERE BOTH IN OUR SEAT BELTS, FOR AN ENTIRE 1 HOUR RIDE THE LIGHT KEPT FLASHING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STARTS FLASHING AS SOON AS I START THE TRUCK NOW AND DOES NOT SHUT OFF UNLESS I PARK THE CAR AND TURN THE CAR OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, IF THE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY DUE TO THE FAULTY SENSOR EVEN WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE WORN I AM SURE THAT IS A HOSPITAL CASE AND A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN. PLEASE MAKE NISSAN RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM.

Reported
Jul 2020
Incident date
Jul 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11340294 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJun 2020 · ODI 11331162Details +

WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, THE FUEL FILL OVERFLOW VALVE STOPS WORKING CORRECTLY AND FUEL SPITS RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN TRYING TO FILL WITH FUEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Mar 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11331162 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemFeb 2020 · ODI 11306981Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SAFELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROGNOSIS WAS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PUNCTURED FUEL TANK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO RESOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 40,000. *LN*JB

Reported
Feb 2020
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11306981 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNov 2019 · ODI 11281054Details +

I TRY AND FILL UP FUEL AND THE PUMP CONSTANTLY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUMP THE FUEL SUPER SLOW IN ORDER FOR IT TO FILL UP. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, SAME ISSUE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY DID SOME REPAIRS UNDER THE ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY THEY IMPLEMENTED, BUT THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS. THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $1900 TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND OTHER FUEL COMPONENTS EVEN THOUGH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING AS DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR THE ISSUE. CODE P0448. THE ISSUE IS BEYOND JUST THE EVAP CANISTER IF THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS AFTER THEY REPLACED IT, SO IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THEY ARE ONLY TRYING TO REPAIR PART OF THE ISSUES EVEN THOUGH IT IS BEYOND THE BASIC FIX, IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING. IF YOU TRY AND FILL UP NORMALLY, THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF OR THE FUEL SPILLS OUT BECAUSE IT IS DETECTING IT IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT.

Reported
Nov 2019
Incident date
Nov 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11281054 at NHTSA →
SeatsSep 2019 · ODI 11255620Details +

I'VE NEVER FEARED FOR MY OWN LIFE AND THE OTHERS I HAVE TO ROAD SHARE WITH UNTIL OWNING THIS 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. I'VE HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES BECAUSE THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED UP THE TRACK THE SEAT SITS ON AND WITHIN A FEW HUNDRED MILES IT BECOMES LOOSE. I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO TALK TO ME. NOT ONLY DOES THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD BUT SO HAS THE PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM 2YEARS AGO AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME OTHER THAN OFFERING ME TO TRADE IT IN AND PUT SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE IN JEOPARDY.

Reported
Sep 2019
Incident date
Sep 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11255620 at NHTSA →
StructureAug 2019 · ODI 11245093 · 1 injuriesDetails +

POSSIBLE HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A PAVED COUNTY ROAD. HOOD OPENED SMASHING THE WINDSHIELD AND PART OF ROOF CAUSING GLASS TO COME IN ON DRIVER.

Reported
Aug 2019
Incident date
Aug 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
1 injuries
Open ODI 11245093 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemMar 2019 · ODI 11185545Details +

EVER SINCE THE LAST SERVICE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, THE LAST TWO TIMES GETTING GAS THE GAS HAS BACKED UP AND SPILLED OUT THE FUEL FILL UP DOOR. UNABLE TO FULLY FILL TANK. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.

Reported
Mar 2019
Incident date
Mar 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11185545 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2019 · ODI 11182544Details +

WIRING IN NEWER VEHICLES BEING COATED IN SOY. I HAVE SINCE JAN.2019 HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A RODENT OF SOME TYPE/ (SQUIRREL) OR SOMETHING ELSE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THERE ANYWAY THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE AND OTHERS BE MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ITS COSTING THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS A TON OF MONEY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY VEHICLE SITS IN MY YARD DAILY SINCE I DRIVE A WORK VAN. I HAVE 3 VEHICLES IN MY YARD/ CHEV. FORD AND MY NISSAN. ONLY MY NISSAN IS BEING ATTACKED. MY FORD ISN'T BEING MOVED HARDLY EVER. LIKE THE BODY SHOP STATED THEY WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AFTER THE WIRES ARE CHEWED BECAUSE SOMETHING COULD STOP WORKING WHILE I COULD BE DRIVING IT. TWICE ERIE INSURANCE HAS PAID FOR THIS WE RECENTLY CHANGED TO GEICO IN FEB AND ABOUT 13 DAYS LATER THE SQUIRREL CHEWED ON THE WIRES AGAIN. I HAVE TALKED TO CAR DEALERS AND AUTO INSURANCE AND THEY STATED THEY ARE GETTING A LOT OF CLAIMS ON THIS PROBLEMS SEEMS THAT SINCE THE CAR COMPANIES CREATED THIS PROBLEM BUY PUTTING SOMETHING IN OUR VEHICLE THAT THE RODENTS LOVE. PLEASE HELP. I SEEN WHERE A GROUP OF PEOPLE HAD A CLASS ACTION SUITE BUT IT WAS THROWN OUT OF COURT BY SOME JUDGE.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Jan 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11182544 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemFeb 2019 · ODI 11176596Details +

I WENT TO FILL THE GAS TANK TODAY AND IT STARTED COMING BACK OUT THE ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS VENT CONTROL VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 495.00 DOLLARS TRUCK HAS 45000 MILES NISSAN SAID I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BS

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Feb 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11176596 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2019 · ODI 11165758Details +

I PURCHASED A 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER IN AUGUST OF 2017. RECENTLY WHEN I WENT TO FILL UP WITH GAS, GAS STARTED COMING BACK UP. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FRONTIER. THE EVAP FUEL CANISTER AND SOLENOID VALVE.

Reported
Jan 2019
Incident date
Jan 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11165758 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2018 · ODI 11162053Details +

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TOWING 2000 LBS OF WEIGHT OR GREATER WILL LOCK INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN THE RPM EXCEEDS 4000 RPM. THE RPM WILL STAY CONSTANT AT 4000 RPM WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND WILL NOT DROP OUT OF GEAR UNLESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DISENGAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED WITH THE TECH AND SERVICE MANAGER IN MY VEHICLE AND A LIKE IN KIND 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER . THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS RACING WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL FOR ALL INTENSE AND PURPOSE DRIVING ITSELF. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS INDICATED THAT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED IN ANOTHER VEHICLE THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. UNBEL

Reported
Dec 2018
Incident date
Dec 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11162053 at NHTSA →
Service BrakesMay 2018 · ODI 11093942Details +

THE BRAKES ON THIS FRONTIER HAVE PROBLEMS . THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO MUCH FREE PLAY ,THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION TILL AT LEAST 2 INCHES OFF PRESSURE AND THEY FEEL SPONGY . I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS 3 TIMES , THEY STATED THAT IT IS NORMAL AND IT IS WITHIN FACTORY SPECS , I DON'T AGREE WITH THEM . IAM CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING INTO A ACCIDENT . I DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SINCE THE 2006 MODEL . YOU THINK THEY WOULD HAVE CORRECTED IT . THIS VEHICLE COST 30000 DOLLARS AND IAM NOT HAPPY ABOUT . I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
Sep 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11093942 at NHTSA →
EngineMay 2018 · ODI 11091656 · fireDetails +

WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTY HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. ABOUT 2100 MILES ON ODOMETER, SPEED AT TIME OF FIRE WAS ABOUT 30 MPH. I HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT 5 MINUTES, JUST LONG ENOUGH FOR THE ENGINE TO WARM UP. I CHECKED THE OIL ABOUT 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRE AND READING WAS NORMAL. NO PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS RUNNING NORMALLY UNTIL THE FLAMES ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO INJURIES OR OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Reported
May 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11091656 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemFeb 2018 · ODI 11072378Details +

BRAND NEW 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER DESERT RUNNER OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER. ODOMETER AND ALL OTHER GAUGES WORKED BUT COULD NOT TELL HOW FAST YOU WERE GOING. SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE STUCK ON ZERO. DON'T KNOW HOW THIS GOT BY MANUFACTURE'S PDI.

Reported
Feb 2018
Incident date
Nov 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11072378 at NHTSA →
Power TrainFeb 2018 · ODI 11066595Details +

WHEN DRIVING ON HILLY STREETS WITH 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT, TRUCK WILL NOT MAINTAIN 55 MPH SPEED USING CRUISE CONTROL.. TRAVELING UP HILL, TRUCK DROPS 5-8 MPH BEFORE DOWNSHIFTING TO LOWER GEAR. THE DOWNSHIFT IS ABRUPT RATHER THAN A SMOOTH. WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, DISENGAGING OVERDRIVE IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. *BF *TR

Reported
Feb 2018
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11066595 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemJan 2018 · ODI 11065390Details +

GAS TANK VENT NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHILE REFUELING. SPILL OVER AT FUEL FILL UP DOOR, UNABLE TO LOAD FULL TANK OF FUEL INTO GAS TANK. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES.

Reported
Jan 2018
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11065390 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2017 · ODI 11023871Details +

WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A GREEN LIGHT, THE 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS NORMAL. TO GET THE TRUCK MOVING FORWARD, I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS MEDAL WITH MORE DEPTH THAN USUAL, RENDERING THE ENGINE RPM VERY HIGH, TO INCH THE TRUCK AWAY FROM THE STOP LIGHT. LUCKILY, I MADE IT TO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT WHICH WAS ABOUT 100-200 FEET AWAY. FROM THE PARKING STALL, I WANTED TO TEST IF THE REVERSE GEAR WAS AFFECTED. SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE AND THE 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WILL NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT WORK. THIS TRUCK HAS 500 MILES ONLY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED.

Reported
Sep 2017
Incident date
Sep 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11023871 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2017 · ODI 11018927Details +

THE FIRST TIME MY WIFE WAS RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT NIGHT, SHE NOTED THAT THE "AIR BAG OFF" LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THIS LIGHT DURING THE DAY. MY WIFE WEIGHTS 117 LBS AND IS 5'6" TALL. SHE IS NOT A SMALL ADULT. WE WERE ON A TRIP, BUT WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST NISSAN DEALER (NOT THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK). THE DEALER PUT A MAN WEIGHING ABOUT 50 LBS MORE THAN MY WIFE IN THE SEAT, AND THE "AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT STAYED OFF. WHEN I GOT HOME FROM THE TRIP, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY ORIGINAL DEALER. TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEALER WENT ON A 10 MINUTE DRIVE WITH MY WIFE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE LIGHT STAYED ON FOR THE ENTIRE TEST DRIVE, MEANING THAT THE AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THIS IS DOCUMENTED ON THE INVOICE I RECEIVED FROM THE DEALER. IN 2016, NHTSA REQUIRED A RECALL (16V244000) OF 3.53 MILLION NISSAN AND INFINITY CARS FOR EXACTLY THIS PROBLEM. NHTSA NOTES THAT "THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY INCORRECTLY CLASSIFY AN ADULT PASSENGER AS A CHILD OR CLASSIFY THE SEAT AS EMPTY DESPITE IT BEING OCCUPIED." FOR SOME REASON, THE FRONTIER MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE INFORMED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED ANY HELP. THIS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM MAY CAUSE UNNECESSARY INJURY OR DEATH IF AN AIRBAG DOES NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WITH A NORMAL ADULT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FRONTIER SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED.

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Jul 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11018927 at NHTSA →
SteeringAug 2017 · ODI 11013773Details +

I BOUGHT A NEW NISSAN FRONTIER SV CREW CAN PICK UP. IT HAS A TERRIBLE VIBRATION FROM 60-80 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES. THEY CHANGED OUT THE TIRES AND THEN TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL FOR ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BECAUSE I CAN NOT DRIVE VERY FAR WITHOUT MY HANDS GOING NUMB. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO DRIVE IT ANY DISTANCE ON THE FREEWAY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. I AM NOT CERTAIN IT IS THE TIRES, BUT NISSAN CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL.

Reported
Aug 2017
Incident date
Jul 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Unknown Or OtherFeb 2017 · ODI 10956652Details +

THE "BED EXTENDER" FELL OUT OF THE BED ON TO FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FROM HOME DEPOT TO MY RESIDENCE. I FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE NO WARNING LABEL. I WROTE DEALER TOLD THEM WHAT OCCURRED THEY BASICALLY , YAWNED"

Reported
Feb 2017
Incident date
Feb 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
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Recalls(1)

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Electrical System · 18V551000Details +

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD NHTSA source

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2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD NHTSA source

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2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive192321
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162219
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162319
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive172219
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive162118
Frontier 2WD FFV4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162218
Frontier 4WD FFV4.0L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive152117

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2017 Nissan Frontier: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Nissan Frontier?

Owners filed 38 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Nissan Frontier. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Nissan Frontier?

The most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (26% of complaints) and electrical system (16%).

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have?

1 recall has been issued that affect the 2017 Nissan Frontier, covering components such as electrical system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Frontier get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Frontier between 17 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.