2017 Nissan Frontier: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 92 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,791 to own, including $1,366 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Nissan Frontier.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Transmission & drivetrain$453
Engine & cooling$324
Electrical system$169
Steering$163
Driver-assist & stability$73
Brakes$57
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Electrical System › IgnitionAug 22, 2018 · campaign 18V551000
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 igniti
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No. It scores 92 out of 100, one of the more reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024.
Is the 2017 Nissan Frontier reliable?
It scores 92 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,366 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2017 Nissan Frontier cost to own?
About $13,791 over 5 years: $2,711 in lost value, $1,366 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,453 today.
What are the best years of the Nissan Frontier?
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have?