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2017 Nissan Frontier: common problems and reliability
An average Frontier year.
38 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Frontier?The 2017 Nissan Frontier has 38 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Owners most often flag timing chain/guide complaints (2005+ models): mentioned as a potential maintenance item.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Frontier vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Frontier years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Frontier?
Across the 29 Frontier model years we track, complaint volume runs from 25 (2018) to 1,234 (2006). With 38 complaints, the 2017 Frontier sits below the model's median of 74.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2017 Frontier
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 18V551000Nissan 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is bifurcated by generation and is generally positive for well-maintained, post-2010 models.
- IsolatedTiming chain/guide complaints (2005+ models)
Mentioned as a potential maintenance item.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Frontier. See the full Frontier owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Frontier listings typically run $13,127–$32,339.
Other Frontier model years
Compare every Frontier year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Frontier against its rivals
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