general problems of the 2017 Nissan Frontier

Four problems related to power train have been reported for the 2017 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2017 Frontier.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2025

The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving at 30 mph or above, the vehicle started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled and drastically shifted out of gear into a different gear. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or find a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2022

There was a coolant leak. It was leaking from head gasket. When it was being rebuilt there were two head bolts stripped. The truck only has 58,000 miles. We were told that the engin isn't covered by the warranty.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2022

Airbag light on, competitor (Mazda) dealer stated that air bag module needs replacing estimated cost $2500. Also when 4x4 is engaged it's really hard to do turn left or right at low speed.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2018

When driving on hilly streets with 55 mph speed limit, truck will not maintain 55 mph speed using cruise control. . Traveling up hill, truck drops 5-8 mph before downshifting to lower gear. The downshift is abrupt rather than a smooth. Without cruise control engaged, disengaging overdrive is the only way to maintain speed.


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