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2017 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

1 recall and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Nissan Frontier.

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recalls
38
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Nissan Frontier recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · reported August 21, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 153,047 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 29, 2026 · Unknown or other

UNKNOWN

Oct 19, 2025 · 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.

Jun 26, 2025 · Electrical system · 101,000 miles

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…

May 31, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

Check engine light came on and when filling with fuel, gas came shooting back out.

Mar 26, 2025 · Engine · 80,000 miles

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…

Frontier model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2014 24231
2015 03321
2016 14441
2017 13841
2018 22500
2019 12811
2020 22330

Across all years, the 2006 Frontier has the most complaints (617). All Nissan Frontier years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on August 21, 2018 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Frontier?
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (10 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
How many 2017 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 38 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 29, 2026.