2017 Nissan Frontier
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.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 38 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
26% · 10 reportsPower train
16% · 6 reportsElectrical system
16% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-12-15
Also filed under Service brakes
Air bags
13% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2017-08-22
Engine
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-05-03
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-01Electrical system18V551000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V551000 · Electrical system
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.