2017 Nissan Frontier: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer. Few owner complaints for this year.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2017 Nissan Frontier
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2017 Nissan Frontier recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Nissan Frontier. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Electrical
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Details 18V551000
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.
Fix: 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.
2017 Nissan Frontier safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2017 Nissan Frontier safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
38 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, which is few.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
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