2017 Nissan Titan — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 184 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	1046
2005	891
2006	430
2007	139
2008	133
2009	47
2010	45
2011	26
2012	22
2013	11
2014	10
2015	11
2016	196
2017	184
2018	90
2019	43
2020	21
2021	53
2022	13
2023	17
2024	13

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 53%

53% of complaints: engine — 97 distinct reports on file.

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 moving

NHTSA ODI report, 20240803

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, 20231121

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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, 20231121

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20171127

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, 20170308

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20170308

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 184

R 20170919 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 17V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — equipment

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.

Campaign 18V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190806 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 19V495000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20231115 — PE (closed 20250627)

Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.