2017 Nissan FRONTIER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
17,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 38 complaints (26.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 15.8% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 13.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 13.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Power Train: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 5; Engine: 4; Service Brakes: 3; Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 4; 2018: 6; 2019: 7; 2020: 4; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 1; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10956652 · 2017-02-23 (February 23, 2017)
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"
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10956652 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11013773 · 2017-08-08 (August 8, 2017)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11013773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11018927 · 2017-08-22 (August 22, 2017)
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 DEALE…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,740 miles reported. Look up ODI 11018927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11023871 · 2017-09-17 (September 17, 2017)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11023871 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11065390 · 2018-01-27 (January 27, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11065390 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11066595 · 2018-02-02 (February 2, 2018)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 5,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11066595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11072378 · 2018-02-12 (February 12, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 32 miles reported. Look up ODI 11072378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11091656 · 2018-05-03 (May 3, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11091656 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V551000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2018-08-21 (August 21, 2018)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗