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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2018-08-22 · campaign 2018-440
On certain vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system, a spring in the ignition switch could wear and break. This may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off and the airbag system to lose power. The resulting loss of motive power, and change in steering and brake forces could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, in the event of a crash, this may also cause the airbags not to function. Correction: Dealers will inspect the lot number of the ignition switch, and replace it with a new one if it is affected. Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the ignition key ring, such as additional keys, key chains, etc.
Owner complaints (38)
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Frontier (4 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #20 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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