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2017 Nissan Frontier

Based on reports from 44 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
44
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
83
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 44 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cant fill tank without it spewing out of fill pipe

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

paint chipping

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

engine mounts fail

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

10 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
8
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (15 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System10 (23%)
Drivetrain6 (14%)
Other5 (11%)
Airbags5 (11%)
Electrical5 (11%)
Engine4 (9%)
Brakes3 (7%)
Speed Control1 (2%)

2017 Nissan Frontier: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Frontier, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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17
7
18
7
19
4
20
1
21
6
22
6
23
3
24
6
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Nissan Frontier. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

18V551000Oct 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Frontier is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Nissan Frontier vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

44

Class avg

225

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 44 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Nissan Frontier: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Nissan Frontier?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Nissan Frontier is related to the fuel system, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Frontier has 44 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Nissan Frontier problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Nissan Frontier has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Frontier problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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