2017 Nissan Frontier

▲ Better than typical

2017 Nissan Frontier
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:01.514Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 38 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1998	129
1999	78
2000	189
2001	134
2002	124
2003	77
2004	66
2005	532
2006	616
2007	520
2008	136
2009	37
2010	59
2011	64
2012	78
2013	48
2014	42
2015	33
2016	42
2017	38
2018	25
2019	28
2020	22
2021	17
2022	110
2023	62
2024	17
2025	7
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

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Complete power/ignition failure resulting in death of driver on [XXX] while driving at night in the rain in a 2017 Nissan Frontier Pickup 4 door. The TDPS in McKinney, TX is pulling the black box for testing.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241215

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170822

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180503

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181001 — electrical system

Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 18V551000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 18V551000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2015 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2005 ■ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Frontier is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Frontier?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.