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2017 Nissan Frontier: recalls and problems

1 recall and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.

1recalls
38complaints
4crashes reported
1fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 26%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 16%
  • Electrical System6 · 16%
  • Power Train5 · 13%
  • Engine4 · 11%
  • Air Bags4 · 11%
  • Service Brakes3 · 8%
  • Wheels1 · 3%
  • Power Train (Air) Bags1 · 3%
  • Seats1 · 3%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

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.

Electrical System

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System

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

Power Train,Engine

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 fin

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Frontier. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.