Summary

• With 66 currently listed for sale near Raleigh, NC and an average price of $16,981.00, 33.3% of 2017 Nissan Frontiers for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2017 Nissan Frontier 4.08 / 5 stars.

• 78.8% of 2017 Frontier models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2017 Nissan Frontier stands out as a value-focused midsize pickup that had already been on the market for a long time by the time this model year arrived. It was part of the second generation, which had moved the Frontier into the midsize truck class, and the truck’s appeal was built around being a dependable, versatile workhorse rather than a flashy one. That basic formula helped it remain popular with budget-minded buyers, especially because Frontier pricing was generally lower than the Toyota Tacoma’s.

For 2017, the Frontier still offered a choice of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder in the King Cab and a 4.0-liter V6 in other versions, along with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. It could be had with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and towing capacity maxed out at 6,500 lbs. The truck’s strengths included a smoother ride than earlier versions and a more distinctive cockpit, while the available off-road-oriented Nismo trim added a specialized suspension system and all-terrain tires. At the same time, it was not especially refined, and rear-seat space in King Cab models was still very limited.

The 2017 Frontier also carried some clear limitations that matter to shoppers. Its fuel economy was not a strong point, and the truck’s safety record was mixed, with IIHS testing giving it the highest score of “good” in the moderate frontal overlap crash test but the lowest score of “poor” for head restraints, later improved to “acceptable.” Even so, owners have generally rated the second-generation Frontier favorably for reliability, which helps explain why it remained an appealing used-truck choice for buyers who wanted capability, durability, and a lower purchase price than many rivals.

Other model years to consider

• 2023 Nissan Frontier

  • Average price: $30,739.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 56.5%
  • User rating: 4.94 / 5
  • Total listings: 207

• 2022 Nissan Frontier

  • Average price: $23,757.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 53.5%
  • User rating: 4.64 / 5
  • Total listings: 155

• 2024 Nissan Frontier

  • Average price: $32,095.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 70.0%
  • User rating: 4.75 / 5
  • Total listings: 190

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.