Problems to check

2017 Nissan Frontier reported problems

These problems appeared in the records we reviewed. This is not a list of what happens most often, and it does not predict the condition of one car.

What to look for

Airbags owner reports

Moderate severity

Evidence: Limited confidence

Owner reports are bound to model year 2017.

Symptom: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Why it matters: The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

What to inspect

Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Ask the inspector to check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

What may help

Use the inspection and service records to check whether this car shows the reported problem.

Sources and limitsShow

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJul 2023Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

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

NHTSAcomplaintFeb 2023Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJul 2020Open source record

Electrical System owner reports

Critical severity

Evidence: Limited confidence

Owner reports are bound to model year 2017.

Symptom: 5 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Why it matters: The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

Mileage in the reports

In reports that included mileage, this problem showed up around 40,868 to 62,603 miles.

Based on 2 reports that included mileage. This is not a failure rate or a prediction.

What to inspect

Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Ask the inspector to check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

What may help

Use the inspection and service records to check whether this car shows the reported problem.

Sources and limitsShow

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“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)”

NHTSAcomplaintDec 2024Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJun 2025Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintOct 2022Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJul 2022Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible fatal outcome.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintSep 2021Open source record

Fuel/Propulsion System owner reports

High severity

Evidence: Limited confidence

Owner reports are bound to model year 2017.

Symptom: 6 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention fuel/propulsion system.
Why it matters: The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

What to inspect

Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Ask the inspector to check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

What may help

Use the inspection and service records to check whether this car shows the reported problem.

Sources and limitsShow

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintOct 2025Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

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

NHTSAcomplaintMay 2025Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintSep 2023Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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”

NHTSAcomplaintJun 2020Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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”

NHTSAcomplaintFeb 2020Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintNov 2019Open source record

Power Train owner reports

Moderate severity

Evidence: Limited confidence

Owner reports are bound to model year 2017.

Symptom: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention power train.
Why it matters: The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

Mileage in the reports

In reports that included mileage, this problem showed up around 63,500 to 74,500 miles.

Based on 2 reports that included mileage. This is not a failure rate or a prediction.

What to inspect

Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Ask the inspector to check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

What may help

Use the inspection and service records to check whether this car shows the reported problem.

Sources and limitsShow

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintMar 2025Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJan 2023Open source record

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“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.”

NHTSAcomplaintJul 2022Open source record

Electrical System recall

High severity

Evidence: High confidence

Official record covers model years 2017 through 2018.

Symptom: Nissan North America, Inc.
Why it matters: The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

Mileage in the reports

In reports that included mileage, this problem showed up around 22,508 to 56,063 miles.

Based on 4 reports that included mileage. This is not a failure rate or a prediction.

What to inspect

Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Ask the inspector to check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

What may help

Confirm the VIN-specific recall status and keep the completion receipt.

Fix listed in the records: 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.

Sources and limitsShow

Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“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. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash. 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.”

NHTSArecallOpen source record

The records cannot show the service history, repairs, title, accidents, or condition of the car you found.

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