2017 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 Nissan Frontier has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (10 reports).

1Recalls
38Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Nissan Frontier recalls

Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine

Recall 18V551Aug 21, 2018153,047 vehicles affected

Some vehicles with a mechanical key ignition can have the ignition switch move from the run position to the accessory position over time.

Most common 2017 Nissan Frontier problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Unknown Or Other6
Power Train6
Electrical System6
Air Bags5
Engine4
Service Brakes3
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Structure1

What owners report

2026-06-29, Unknown Or Other
UNKNOWN
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
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 101,000.
2025-05-31, Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on and when filling with fuel, gas came shooting back out.
2025-03-26, Engine
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 was not diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or find a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2017 Nissan Frontier questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Nissan Frontier: Ignition Can Slip Into Accessory Mode and Stall Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Frontier?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (10), Unknown Or Other (6), Power Train (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Nissan Frontier has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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