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2017 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Frontier, most often about the fuel system (26% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is 18th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2017 Nissan Frontier problems
Fuel system
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
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…
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.
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 16%The "bed extender" fell out of the bed on to freeway while driving vehicle from home depot to my residence. I followed instructions for use no warning label. I wrote dealer told them what occurred they basically , yawned"
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…
Transmission
6 complaints · 16%When driving on hilly streets with 55 MPH speed limit, truck will not maintain 55 MPH speed using cruise control.. Traveling up hill, truck drops 5-8 MPH before downshifting to lower gear. The downshift is abrupt rather than a smooth. Without cruise control engaged, disengaging overdrive is the only way to maintain…
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…
Electrical
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle occasionally stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the…
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…
Air bags
5 complaints · 13%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. She is not a small adult. We were on a trip, but we took the truck to the nearest Nissan…
The airbag light stays flashing and does not turn off on the truck. I drove the truck with my friend and we were both in our seat belts, for an entire 1 hour ride the light kept flashing. The airbag light starts flashing as soon as I start the truck now and does not shut off unless I park the car and turn the car off.…
Engine
4 complaints · 11%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. I had been driving about 5 minutes, just long enough for the engine to warm up.…
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…
Brakes
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Nissan Frontier recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 21, 2018 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 18th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 38 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.