2017 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
253 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Nissan Titan, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 21/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 22,062 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all Titan years
What owners report
“Crankshaft failed at 42,000 miles and required a new engine to fix. This occured during driving on a highway. Truck was taken to a diesel engine repair center for the diagnosis and repair. There was no engine light warning when it happened.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Titan
“I was driving to local food place 70 miles away got less then 45 miles from home. Truck cut out so i tried to pull over safely to a call box only safe spot to pull off highway. Engine blown they say as well as battery died. Harness looks fried. Same issue as 2020 titan xd recall. Towed to nissan…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Titan
“At about 120,000 miles, my transmission started searching for gears shattering going in limp mode while in drive and then ultimately dying while on the highway. Also, my leaf springs are completely loose. You can just pull them out when you have the truck up on the lift.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Titan
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 97 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 22,124 miles. Half of those reports fall between 8,132 and 59,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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,…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
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Technical service bulletins
249 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Nissan Titan. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Titan drew 253 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 21/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Titan problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Nissan Titan are engine (102 complaints), electrical (33), and transmission & drivetrain (25).
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Titan problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Nissan Titan problems around 22,124 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 8,132 and 59,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Nissan Titan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.