2017 Nissan TITAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
187 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
18,450 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 76 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 98 of 187 complaints (52.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 16 | 8.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 6.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 98 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Steering | 7 |
Engine: 98; Electrical System: 31; Power Train: 26; Fuel/Propulsion System: 22; Unknown Or Other: 13; Air Bags: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 10; Steering: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 42 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 42; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (42). 111 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 9 |
2016: 1; 2017: 15; 2018: 18; 2019: 20; 2020: 14; 2021: 7; 2022: 13; 2023: 32; 2024: 37; 2025: 21; 2026: 9
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10938415 · 2016-12-29 (December 29, 2016)
DOORS. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE DOOR HANDLES WILL STICK. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO SHUT PROPERLY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM SWINGING OPEN IS TO PRESS FIRMLY ON THE HANDLE AND DOOR WHILE HITTING THE LOCK KEY. FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE WITH THE DOOR WHEN I WAS STATIONARY. TOOK TO NISSAN RIGHT AFTER. NOTED ALSO OTHER 2017 TITANS HAD BEEN BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAMS ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10938415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10944605 · 2017-01-12 (January 12, 2017)
DIESEL EXHAUST COMES INTO THE CAB AT LOW SPEED'S AND IDLE WHEN HEATING SYSTEM IS ON FRESH AIR. THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AND LESS THE HEATING SYSTEM IS ON FRESH AIR. IT CAUSES HEADACHES IT CAUSES MY NINE YEAR SON TO HAVE ASTHMA ATTACKS.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10944605 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959551 · 2017-03-08 (March 8, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY AND MADE A LOUD BOOM SOUND. THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR A CRASH. THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FILL UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS EYES AND HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT FAILED. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959551 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10959554 · 2017-03-08 (March 8, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TIGHTENED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND CAUSED THE REVERSE CAMERA TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10959554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10968379 · 2017-03-24 (March 24, 2017)
WHEN PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS RESPOND IMMEDIATELY. ON AT LEAST 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, I HAVE BEEN STOPPED, PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO AN INTERSECTION, BUT I WASN'T ABLE TO ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS. I WAS ESSENTIALLY SITTING IN AN INTERSECTION BLOCKING TRAFFICE WAITING ON THE TRUCK TO RESPOND.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10968379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10980048 · 2017-04-24 (April 24, 2017)
1) ACCELERATION DELAY FROM STANDSTILL OR WHILE DRIVING INCLUDING WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. 2) TRANSMISSION SHIFT DELAY BETWEEN GEARS AND CONFUSION WITH WHETHER TO UP OR DOWN SHIFT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10980048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10981136 · 2017-04-27 (April 27, 2017)
TRUCK WILL STUTTER AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A LOW SPEED OR FROM A DEAD STOP.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10981136 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10983659 · 2017-05-05 (May 5, 2017)
BOUGHT A 2017 NISSAN TITAN 4X4 TRUCK IT HAD 6 MILES I DROVE IT 2 MILES OFF THE LOT ALL BRAKES LOCKED AND SMOKE WAS BOILING ALL ROTORS WERE CHERRY RED THEY WERE SO HOT TRUCK IS STILL AT DEALERSHIP THEY THINK ITS THE MASTER CYLINDER
Owner-reported narrative. 6 miles reported. Look up ODI 10983659 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V268000 · Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Reported: 2017-04-24 (April 24, 2017)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Consequence: If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V240000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2018-04-16 (April 16, 2018)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V495000 · Electrical System:Wiring | Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2019-06-26 (June 26, 2019)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
NHTSA campaign record ↗