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.
Most common problems
What owners report
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.
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.
Check engine light came on and when filling with fuel, gas came shooting back out.
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
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ||||
| 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Frontier. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.