2017 Nissan Frontier problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (10) · Power Train (5) · Air Bags (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:ignition 2018-08-21 · campaign 18V551000 · 153,047 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (85)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-04-30 · NTB17-019H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
window glass warranty information this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 85 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i drive on the highway and my truck stalls out and just shuts off. when i’m driving at slow speeds, it just keeps stalling i lose power and it takes a few tries for it to start again then i have to peel out so it stays started and hope i don’t have to slow down.…”
2025-06-26 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 101,000 mi“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 discovered that the mileage was 101,00…”
2025-05-31 · Fuel/Propulsion System“check engine light came on and when filling with fuel, gas came shooting back out.…”
2025-03-26 · Power Train · 80,000 mi“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 was then taken to a dealer but wa…”
2025-02-20 · Engine“i had a check engine light come on and took it to my mechanic for diagnosis and repair if needed. he diagnosed it as error code p2004. the code indicated a bad runner control valve position sensor. it is located on the end of intake manifold and has two torx screws to remove it. the issue is nissan did not sell a replacement sensor separately ,…”
2024-12-15 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“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. 2 weeks before the accident the same vehicle (2017 nissan frontier pickup) 4 door lost complete power/braking/ignition failure on the same ro…”
2023-09-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel tank developed leak at the filler neck connection point. the tank is "plastic". connection neck is "plastic" but a different color than the tank. (perhaps dissimilar materials that are somehow fused/bonded together.) fuel spilled from the tank onto my garage floor initially; i moved the vehicle outside. the problem was confirmed by an ind…”
2023-07-19 · Air Bags“since buying the vehicle new, the airbag light has been on and off throughout the entire time (the vehicle has never been crashed). i have brought it in to multiple dealerships asking for them to take a look at it and have never gotten much feedback other than them resetting it or having replaced wiring due to previous recalls. i was alerted recent…”
2023-05-17 · Wheels · 💥 crash“from the first snow fall in minnesota, i had to drive very slow, there is no traction, or control of the car. i had 2 spin outs, and one person hit me. i do not feel safe in this car, but you won't trade it in for me. i fear for my life, driving in minnesota winter. the wheels just keep turning, and there is no way to control the car.…”
2023-02-06 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“hit a cement barrier going 60 mph at a 45 degree angle on the passenger side and only the passenger side curtain airbag deployed.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.