← New search

2017 Nissan Frontier

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Frontier do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 64.

About this comparison →

How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
Compare all Frontier years →

Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

All reported categories

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

24 reports with mileage · 14 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

4 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

38 reports
40,000 miles · Feb 4, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SAFELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE T…

Read full complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY STARTED TO LEAK FUEL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS TO INDICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SAFELY PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROGNOSIS WAS THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PUNCTURED FUEL TANK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO RESOLUTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 40,000. *LN*JB

NHTSA ODI #11306981

47,000 miles · Nov 19, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

I TRY AND FILL UP FUEL AND THE PUMP CONSTANTLY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUMP THE FUEL SUPER SLOW IN ORDER FOR IT TO FILL UP. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, SAME ISSUE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY DID SOME REPAIRS UNDER THE ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY THEY IMPLEMENTED, BUT THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS. THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $190…

Read full complaint

I TRY AND FILL UP FUEL AND THE PUMP CONSTANTLY SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUMP THE FUEL SUPER SLOW IN ORDER FOR IT TO FILL UP. I HAVE TRIED DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, SAME ISSUE. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY DID SOME REPAIRS UNDER THE ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY THEY IMPLEMENTED, BUT THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS. THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $1900 TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND OTHER FUEL COMPONENTS EVEN THOUGH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING AS DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR THE ISSUE. CODE P0448. THE ISSUE IS BEYOND JUST THE EVAP CANISTER IF THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS AFTER THEY REPLACED IT, SO IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THEY ARE ONLY TRYING TO REPAIR PART OF THE ISSUES EVEN THOUGH IT IS BEYOND THE BASIC FIX, IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING. IF YOU TRY AND FILL UP NORMALLY, THE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF OR THE FUEL SPILLS OUT BECAUSE IT IS DETECTING IT IS FULL EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT.

NHTSA ODI #11281054

30,000 miles · Sep 16, 2019
Seats

I'VE NEVER FEARED FOR MY OWN LIFE AND THE OTHERS I HAVE TO ROAD SHARE WITH UNTIL OWNING THIS 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. I'VE HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES BECAUSE THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED UP THE TRACK THE SEAT SITS ON AND WITHIN …

Read full complaint

I'VE NEVER FEARED FOR MY OWN LIFE AND THE OTHERS I HAVE TO ROAD SHARE WITH UNTIL OWNING THIS 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER. I'VE HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES BECAUSE THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED UP THE TRACK THE SEAT SITS ON AND WITHIN A FEW HUNDRED MILES IT BECOMES LOOSE. I'VE CONTACTED NISSAN AND THEY REFUSE TO TALK TO ME. NOT ONLY DOES THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDE BACK AND FORTH WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD BUT SO HAS THE PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM 2YEARS AGO AND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME OTHER THAN OFFERING ME TO TRADE IT IN AND PUT SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE IN JEOPARDY.

NHTSA ODI #11255620

25,000 miles · Aug 19, 2019
StructureInjury

POSSIBLE HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY CATCH FAILURE WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A PAVED COUNTY ROAD. HOOD OPENED SMASHING THE WINDSHIELD AND PART OF ROOF CAUSING GLASS TO COME IN ON DRIVER.

NHTSA ODI #11245093

33,000 miles · Mar 9, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

EVER SINCE THE LAST SERVICE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO, THE LAST TWO TIMES GETTING GAS THE GAS HAS BACKED UP AND SPILLED OUT THE FUEL FILL UP DOOR. UNABLE TO FULLY FILL TANK. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.

NHTSA ODI #11185545

10,000 miles · Feb 26, 2019
Unknown Or Other

WIRING IN NEWER VEHICLES BEING COATED IN SOY. I HAVE SINCE JAN.2019 HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A RODENT OF SOME TYPE/ (SQUIRREL) OR SOMETHING ELSE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THERE ANYWAY THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE AND OTHERS BE MADE TO FIX T…

Read full complaint

WIRING IN NEWER VEHICLES BEING COATED IN SOY. I HAVE SINCE JAN.2019 HAD MY VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR DUE TO A RODENT OF SOME TYPE/ (SQUIRREL) OR SOMETHING ELSE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IS THERE ANYWAY THAT THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE AND OTHERS BE MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ITS COSTING THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND CONSUMERS A TON OF MONEY. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY VEHICLE SITS IN MY YARD DAILY SINCE I DRIVE A WORK VAN. I HAVE 3 VEHICLES IN MY YARD/ CHEV. FORD AND MY NISSAN. ONLY MY NISSAN IS BEING ATTACKED. MY FORD ISN'T BEING MOVED HARDLY EVER. LIKE THE BODY SHOP STATED THEY WOULD NOT DRIVE IT AFTER THE WIRES ARE CHEWED BECAUSE SOMETHING COULD STOP WORKING WHILE I COULD BE DRIVING IT. TWICE ERIE INSURANCE HAS PAID FOR THIS WE RECENTLY CHANGED TO GEICO IN FEB AND ABOUT 13 DAYS LATER THE SQUIRREL CHEWED ON THE WIRES AGAIN. I HAVE TALKED TO CAR DEALERS AND AUTO INSURANCE AND THEY STATED THEY ARE GETTING A LOT OF CLAIMS ON THIS PROBLEMS SEEMS THAT SINCE THE CAR COMPANIES CREATED THIS PROBLEM BUY PUTTING SOMETHING IN OUR VEHICLE THAT THE RODENTS LOVE. PLEASE HELP. I SEEN WHERE A GROUP OF PEOPLE HAD A CLASS ACTION SUITE BUT IT WAS THROWN OUT OF COURT BY SOME JUDGE.

NHTSA ODI #11182544

45,900 miles · Feb 12, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

I WENT TO FILL THE GAS TANK TODAY AND IT STARTED COMING BACK OUT THE ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER THE MIL LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS VENT CONTROL VALVE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED 495.00 DOLLARS TRUCK HAS 45000 MILES NISSAN SAID I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BS

NHTSA ODI #11176596

27,000 miles · Jan 4, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System

I PURCHASED A 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER IN AUGUST OF 2017. RECENTLY WHEN I WENT TO FILL UP WITH GAS, GAS STARTED COMING BACK UP. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND IT IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FRONTIER. THE EVAP FUEL CANISTER AND SOLENOID VALVE.

NHTSA ODI #11165758

3,000 miles · Dec 17, 2018
Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TOWING 2000 LBS OF WEIGHT OR GREATER WILL LOCK INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN THE RPM EXCEEDS 4000 RPM. THE RPM WILL STAY CONSTANT AT 4000 RPM WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND WILL NOT DROP OUT OF GEAR UNLESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DISENGAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED WITH THE TECH AND SERVICE MANAGER IN MY VEHIC…

Read full complaint

THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TOWING 2000 LBS OF WEIGHT OR GREATER WILL LOCK INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN THE RPM EXCEEDS 4000 RPM. THE RPM WILL STAY CONSTANT AT 4000 RPM WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND WILL NOT DROP OUT OF GEAR UNLESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DISENGAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED WITH THE TECH AND SERVICE MANAGER IN MY VEHICLE AND A LIKE IN KIND 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER . THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS RACING WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL FOR ALL INTENSE AND PURPOSE DRIVING ITSELF. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS INDICATED THAT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED IN ANOTHER VEHICLE THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. UNBEL

NHTSA ODI #11162053

7 miles · May 15, 2018
Service Brakes

THE BRAKES ON THIS FRONTIER HAVE PROBLEMS . THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO MUCH FREE PLAY ,THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION TILL AT LEAST 2 INCHES OFF PRESSURE AND THEY FEEL SPONGY . I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS 3 TIMES , THEY STATED THAT IT IS NORMAL AND IT IS WITHIN FACTORY SPECS , I DON'T AGREE WITH THEM . IAM CONCERNED …

Read full complaint

THE BRAKES ON THIS FRONTIER HAVE PROBLEMS . THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO MUCH FREE PLAY ,THE BRAKES DON'T FUNCTION TILL AT LEAST 2 INCHES OFF PRESSURE AND THEY FEEL SPONGY . I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS 3 TIMES , THEY STATED THAT IT IS NORMAL AND IT IS WITHIN FACTORY SPECS , I DON'T AGREE WITH THEM . IAM CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING INTO A ACCIDENT . I DID SOME RESEARCH AND THERE HAVE BEEN COMPLAINTS SINCE THE 2006 MODEL . YOU THINK THEY WOULD HAVE CORRECTED IT . THIS VEHICLE COST 30000 DOLLARS AND IAM NOT HAPPY ABOUT . I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME.

NHTSA ODI #11093942

Official recalls

1

18V551000 · Electrical System:ignition

Aug 21, 2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.