Worst 2017 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 34,757 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 22,225 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 20,870 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 15,016 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Frontier. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Nissan Frontier
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~153,047 vehicles.
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.
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2017 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Nissan Frontier reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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