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2017 Nissan Frontier

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

12.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,249

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018440 · manufacturer campaign PC642 / PM828

22 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Frontier 2017–2018 · Micra 2017–2018 · Nv1500 2017 · NV200 2017 · and 4 more

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

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.

13,223 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Small
In its class
More efficient than 11% of 28 2017 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
304 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2017 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2017 Nissan Frontier get?
NRCan rates the 2017 Nissan Frontier at 12.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 304 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2017 Nissan Frontier for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,249 in fuel, producing roughly 4,842 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.