Model year 2017 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

2017 Nissan Frontier: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Nissan Frontier at 17–21 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 38 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

17–21

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, newest first.

Electrical system: Ignition

NHTSA 18V551000 Reported Aug 21, 2018
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
153,047 (estimate)
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.
Risk
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Nissan Frontier fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Nissan Frontier EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular17/22/19 mpg$3,550467
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/23/21 mpg$3,200431
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/19 mpg$3,550478
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/22/19 mpg$3,550479
Frontier 2WD FFV4.0L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 5-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8516/22/18 mpg$3,700494
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular15/21/17 mpg$3,950520
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700507
Frontier 4WD FFV4.0L 6-cyl ffvAutomatic 5-spdPart-time 4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/21/17 mpg$3,950521

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Nissan Frontier crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Nissan Frontier NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD4 stars3 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%No
2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD4 stars3 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%No
2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%No
2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3 stars21.2%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Frontier, most recently on Jun 29, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Nissan Frontier complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train6
Unknown or other6
Air bags5
Electrical system5
Engine4
Service brakes3
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Speedometer/odometer1
Seats1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Frontier model years

Nissan Frontier by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Frontier18–21 mpg———
2026 Frontier18–21 mpg1114/5
2025 Frontier18–21 mpg394/5
2024 Frontier19–21 mpg3224/5
2023 Frontier18–21 mpg1664/5
2022 Frontier19–20 mpg61124/5
2021 Frontier19–20 mpg2204/5
2020 Frontier19–20 mpg2234/5
2019 Frontier17–21 mpg1284/5
2018 Frontier17–21 mpg225—
2016 Frontier17–21 mpg144—
2015 Frontier17–21 mpg033—

All Nissan Frontier years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Nissan models

2017 Nissan 370Z2017 Nissan Altima2017 Nissan Armada2017 Nissan GT-R2017 Nissan Juke2017 Nissan LEAF2017 Nissan Maxima2017 Nissan Murano2017 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van2017 Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi2017 Nissan Pathfinder2017 Nissan Quest2017 Nissan Rogue2017 Nissan Sentra2017 Nissan Titan2017 Nissan Versa

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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