Recalls ·2017 Nissan Frontier 4WD FFV

2017 Nissan Frontier 4WD FFV recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Nissan Frontier 4WD FFV; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — ignition. Owners filed 38 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints38
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — IgnitionCampaign 18V551000 · 22 Aug 2018

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system10 · 26%
Power train6 · 16%
Unknown or other6 · 16%
Electrical system6 · 16%
Air bags5 · 13%
Engine4 · 11%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Seats1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

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20204
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20241
20255
20261

From owner complaints

The transmission when towing 2000 lbs of weight or greater will lock into third gear when the rpm exceeds 4000 rpm. The rpm will stay constant at 4000 rpm with your foot off the pedal and will not drop out of gear unless the overdrive button it disengaged. This problem was replicated with the tech and service manager…

Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Fumes and odor entering cabin extreme at times get dizzy driving when fumes enter the cabin i have to pullover. To the side of the road return to dealer problem unresolved was told to change cabin filter change problem persist until today. Vehicle bought new. Problem is while driving and in traffic behind any vehicle…

Unknown or other · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

Complete power/ignition failure resulting in death of driver on [XXX] while driving at night in the rain in a 2017 Nissan Frontier Pickup 4 door. The TDPS in McKinney, TX is pulling the black box for testing. 2 weeks before the accident the same vehicle (2017 Nissan Frontier pickup) 4 door lost complete…

Electrical system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

I try and fill up fuel and the pump constantly shuts off. I have to pump the fuel super slow in order for it to fill up. I have tried different gas stations, same issue. I took it into the dealer and they did some repairs under the enhancement warranty they implemented, but the issue still exists. They want to charge…

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20170
20180
20190

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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