MYRModel Year Report

2017 Nissan Titan

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Nissan Titan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:52.968Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
187
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2017: 187 complaints 2017 187 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 49 complaints 2020: 23 complaints 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints
2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2006: 430 complaints 2006 2007: 139 complaints 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2016: 196 complaints 2017: 187 complaints 2017 187 2018: 90 complaints 2019: 49 complaints 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 14 complaints 2024
2004: 1,046 complaints 2004 2005: 891 complaints 2005 2006: 430 complaints 2006 2007: 139 complaints 2007 2008: 133 complaints 2008 2009: 47 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 26 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 11 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 196 complaints 2016 2017: 187 complaints 2017 187 2018: 90 complaints 2018 2019: 49 complaints 2019 2020: 23 complaints 2020 2021: 57 complaints 2021 2022: 14 complaints 2022 2023: 17 complaints 2023 2024: 14 complaints 2024

2017: 187 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20041,046
2005891
2006430
2007139
2008133
200947
201045
201126
201222
201311
201410
201512
2016196
2017187
201890
201949
202023
202157
202214
202317
202414

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

52% · 98 reports
FIRE
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Driving down the highway and the truck shut off. Pulled over and the engine will not crank. Suspect the engine is locked as the starter tries to turn over the engine but just starts to smoke due to engine not…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-03

The truck's engine died while traveling down the highway around 60 mph. I lost all power and struggled to pull to the side of the road avoiding traffic. there were no warning lights or engine lights before the truck died.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-21

Also filed under Electrical system

See attached document

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

17% · 31 reports
FIRE

Power train

14% · 26 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Transmission shifter can pop out of gear. Saw it happen first with going from drive and switching to neutral. Recently experienced several times it going from park to reverse. Happens while shifting the shifter.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27

Also filed under Structure

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-08

Also filed under Air bags

Fuel/propulsion system

12% · 22 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My truck currently has approximately 112,000 miles. Recently, it suffered a high-pressure CP4 fuel pump failure that sent metal debris throughout the fuel system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

Air bags

6% · 11 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 187 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2017-09-19Seat belts17V268000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-06-04Equipment18V240000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles.

    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.

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    2019-08-06Electrical system19V495000 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.

    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.

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  5. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  6. I
    2023-11-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-06-27 Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Nissan Titan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 98 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V268000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 18V240000 · Equipment
  • Recall 19V495000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Nissan Titan reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Nissan Titan is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Titan have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.