repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Frontier, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-551 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Nissan Frontier has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Structure
1Seats
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Nissan Frontier recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Frontier year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Frontier median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Nissan Frontier safety ratings
2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Frontier owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
Fuel tank developed leak at the filler neck connection point. The tank is "plastic". Connection neck is "plastic" but a different color than the tank. (Perhaps dissimilar materials that are somehow fused/bonded together.) Fuel spilled from the tank onto my garage floor initially; I moved the…
WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS, THE FUEL FILL OVERFLOW VALVE STOPS WORKING CORRECTLY AND FUEL SPITS RIGHT BACK OUT WHEN TRYING TO FILL WITH FUEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN OR SNOW. *TR
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