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Published dossier question

2017 Nissan Frontier common problems: the named, applicable issues

“Common” here means a reviewed failure syndrome in the published authority—not a frequency claim or a list ranked by raw owner-report volume.

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Main regret risk

No named issue intersects your stated window.

Safer move

No published alternative improves on this supported verdict.

Configuration & exposure

Configuration: 6 reviewed 2017 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.

Exposure: No verified positive production denominator is present for 2017; normalized year comparison is refused. No configuration-specific denominator is available.

Named problem dossiers

Electrical System:Ignition safety campaign

official recall record

High severity
Whole generationSingle sourceEvidence: Limited confidence

The cited record is bound to model year 2017; no broader incidence claim is made.

Symptom
Nissan North America, Inc.
Why it matters
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

Observed complaint mileage band; not an incidence probability

Reported onset roughly 40,86862,603 mi (median 51,736 mi).

Onset band unknown.

Based on 2 usable reports (10 censored). Complaint mileage is an observed report band, not a population incidence estimate.

What to inspect

  • Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.

Mitigation

  • Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.

Verified 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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clm_nissan-frontier-2017-recall-recall-18v551000-obs-79822017 Nissan FrontierEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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

Published from release rel_v4_cohort_20260726 with methodology m1-v4-authority-cohort. Open the full model-year authority →