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What a nice surprise
Sam, 11/02/2017
updated 11/02/2018
2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
56 of 58 people found this review helpful
I am writing this because of how surprised I was with the quality of the truck. I had a 2017 Tacoma which was a mistake. Don't get me wrong I have always had Tacoma's and loved them but the new model leaves a lot to be desired. This Nissan surprised me quite a bit. I have read some disappointing reviews so I tried it for myself. This truck is fast and the transmission shifts perfectly, unlike the Toyota. I will admit it doesn't get the gas mileage the Toyota got but that was because Toyota fiddled with the transmission to make it shift weirdly to try to get better gas mileage. This desert runner is smooth and looks great. I got this truck for an amazing price about $9,000 less than the Toyota. As of the date of this writing, the reliability of Nissan Frontiers outweighs the Tacoma, Colorado and Canyon. I am very happy with my purchase. Only downsize is that it is a little small.
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This truck is not for city folks
Small trucks rule, 02/06/2018
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
The only issue I had so far was replacing the knock sensor at 15k miles. At least it was under warranty! I read the reviews and don't agree with them. This is a great truck and about $7-8k cheaper than the competition for the same truck, just not as fancy. I replaced a 1999 ZR2 that I loved, but they don't make them anymore and the new trucks cost too much for a vehicle. Poor investment. I looked for 2 years to try and replace my ZR2, and so far I'm glad I chose the Frontier. I get 20.2 mpg and have 20k miles on it with no issues other than the knock sensor. It's a great TRUCK!
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M.G., 10/20/2017
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
This is my second Frontier.The first was a 2009 King Cab SE that was trouble free the entire time I owned it.Since I am retiring shortly I decided on getting myself a new truck and since my first Frontier was so reliable I opted for the same truck.The fact Nissan was offering $2750 off plus the dealers incentive made this a really easy buy.The interior has a few minor differences over the 2009 but they are very slight.This truck only has 320 miles on it but the old 2009 would give me 21-24 mpg's out on the highway and around 19 in town so I am sure this one will be similar.I really like the graphite colored interior and the seats are better styled than the old 2009 version.The steering also is better than the older truck and pulling into a tight parking spot seems a lot easier in the new one.Two options my=ine came with was the plastic bedliner and the fender splash guards.I put a BAKFLIP MX4 tonneau cover on it last week.After a year of ownership I will probably do an update on the truck.
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My first Nissan pickup and probably my last
Glen, 07/29/2018
updated 10/10/2019
2017 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Purchased a new 2017 Nissan Frontier S model in 2018. I'm old school and wanted a no frills pick up. Have always been a GM truck person for 30+ years and have always had really good luck with them. But the new body styles with square wheel wells and smurky front ends were turning me off. So I looked at the 2017 Frontier and did some research and went and looked based on reviews. In my opinion the truck had a design appearance, elected for the extended cab since I really dont need rear seats. The stance was sharp for me but everybody is different. I was shown a 2017 S model with 21 miles on it. Was an automatic with manual windows and locks. No power seats, no tilt wheel. Just a straight forward no non-sense pick up. Took it for a short test drive and thought this might be it so I pulled the trigger and purchased. After the first 300 miles noticed the extended doors didn't feel right opening and closing. After looking a little more noticed the bolts holding the door hings were loose , after tightening up the bolts with lock tight all was fixed. Have noticed also that some push pins or plastic rivets were missing and apparently forgotten at the factory also, obviously quality control does not exist at the assembly plant. After further miles, I noticed that my OEM sunshade purchased at the Nissan dealership was sticking trying to remove it at the end of the day. A day came when I went to remove the sunshade a foam strip also came with it which was between the dash and windshield. Also noticed foam was blocking the vents on the defrost side on the dash which it looks like has shifted around. The Texas heat apparently melting the adhesive on these areas. Numerous paint chips have occurred already at 3000 miles, turning ratio absolutely blows on this pick up, inconsistent shifting of transmission, noisy ride, hands free calling blows, seats uncomfortable, black plastic already showing fading and warping at tail gate, poor gas mileage. Overall this truck really isn't designed to be a work truck and to be used all day. I will continue to have to keep an eye out for those little things that can and will turn into big things. UPDATE 10/10/19: Recent low knock came about took to dealer. Discovered a head bolt broken said it was done at assembly. Intake needed replacing also along with a couple of other items. A/C doesn't cool when in traffic. Have to turn off and wait so it can be used again. Fit & finish is very poor on this truck. Currently have 7352 miles on this truck. That's low miles for a 2017 should tell how much I dislike this truck.
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I just put the first 1000 miles on it today
Allen W, 10/07/2017
updated 04/09/2019
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The steering and parking are better than my old Dakota. The lights are brighter and the mirrors show more than my last truck. The cruise stays constant - my other truck would slow down on hills and speed up after the climb or descending a hill.
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Great Truck, Reliable, & Enduring
Scott, 06/22/2019
2017 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the third Nissan Frontier Pro 4X (4WD, 6 cyl., automatic, King cab) that I've owned & they keep improving it. My only complaint is that they need to make more king cabs & less crew cabs. Gas mileage is great for a 4WD (19-21 MPG) & much better than full size pickups. The Pro 4X has all the bells & whitles that you'd want.
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Love my Frontier.....
Bill Millman, 01/24/2020
updated 01/29/2021
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2017 Frontier 4 x 2 V6 SV 2door new in July 2017 as a factory order and love my truck! Tacoma rejected due to recent problems and I liked Frontier had been built the same basically since 2005. Gas mileage okay if you drive it sensibly and getting 20 - 21 mpg mostly hwy. Very comfortable interior and lots of power with V6. Tail gate very heavy and turning circle could be better but I’m being picky. Very reliable and love my Fronty! Best looking midsized truck and mine is a 2 door king cab, not a 4 door crew purchased new in July 2017. Minor paint chipping after 3 years, only mild complaint. ( your list of models below doesn’t include 2 door 2x4 wheel drive SV with V6, which mine is) Only minor issue was failed windshield washer pump outside warranty and quite inexpensive to replace. Just turned 30,000 km of mostly highway driving. Applied undercoating and Krown Rust Control at new as I hate rust, though not an issue in Vancouver Island. Krowned my 99 Cherokee in Calgary each year and still no rust! Kept as our ski vehicle with 390000 km.
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Love this truck
Charlie Waffels , 07/06/2019
updated 07/08/2022
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This truck is not a luxury model it is however a working mans truck . It has excellent power out of the gate as it shifts thru the gears its smooth and very crisp changes I was never a nissan fan but becoming one I would buy it again interested a ford and a Toyota and I think the nissan was definitely the best deal
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Bought used, had for 2 yrs/35k miles, no trouble.
GoonrGrrl, 12/31/2019
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Was lucky to pick up a used V6 4WD Frontier SV King Cab with 6k miles on it. I've had it for 2.5 years, 35k miles and have not had a problem with it yet. I mostly use it for commuting, then use the 4WD when I'm down on the farm off-roading it. Mileage is about 18/21; to be honest I've had V6 *cars* that weren't that good. I like that it doesn't have all the electronic gewgaws the new full size trucks have. I'm an old farm lady and I just don't need that stuff. Another reviewer posted that the shifting is erratic and yes it is. This is the one thing I don't like about it. I thought it was just me being an Old Lady Driver! What I love about it is that it has the giddy-up to get me across 4 lanes of highway traffic and immediately start climbing a hill, and can get up to highway speed very quickly indeed without overstressing itself. I've made 2 long trips in it, both were comfy. I'm shortish so can't really address leg room. I've had Nissan cars for most of my driving life but this is my first Nissan truck, so here's hoping it's as reliable as most of the cars were.
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No Go Showboat
Thurman A. Pearson, 05/23/2018
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
If I had it to do over I would buy the v6
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Poor dealer andnational support
Mike, 12/29/2018
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
Truck ran great for 2 months then came in and out of gear at highway speeds. Dealer tried to fix twice third time replacement truck put on plate...... 5 miles to home and would not come out off gear. 4mth later still paying on truck that we dont have..... 15 people in row at dealwr service depart ment told sorry about that
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Great truck
Pat, 05/08/2022
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everything I needed. Great price. Good ride. Good mileage. 47,900 miles and 0 problems—none.
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Airbag problems!
John, 03/28/2023
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB w/Prod. End 02/17 (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Loved the truck, the mpg was lower than the 2009 model I had and didn't have the same getup and gone. Got in an accident and learned my lesson. Hit a k-rail going 60mph near dead on and lost the front left wheel yet only the side curtain airbag on the passenger side went off!!! made no since as I didn't have a passenger in the passenger seat.
Nissan shouldn't have changed!
JES, 09/26/2023
2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Nissan Frontier is a great truck. The new 2022 design is a mistake, just like the 22 Pathfinder. Too mich fluff, useability not enough.
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