2017 Nissan Titan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 14 Titan years
The 2017 Nissan Titan ranks worst of 14 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 187 complaints, 9 fires, and 5 crashes. Engine problems dominate at 59% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 22,062, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Titan years.
- Complaints
- 187
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2017 Nissan Titan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine110 (59%)
- Electrical System34 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (14%)
- Fuel System25 (13%)
- Other13 (7%)
- Airbags11 (6%)
- Brakes9 (5%)
- Steering7 (4%)
- Structure & Body6 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls or shuts off completely while driving at highway speed, sometimes with smoke from under the hood and no warning lights.
- Some engines lock up entirely, with the starter smoking as it tries to turn over a seized engine.
- Electrical wiring issues have led to smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment or passenger-side air conditioner vent while parked or driving at 40 MPH.
- Sparks have appeared from the engine compartment on startup.
- Airbags have deployed without a crash, accompanied by intense vibration, a loud boom, and smoke filling the cabin.
- Brakes have failed to respond initially, with pulsating ABS, clunking, and clicking through the brake pedal before regaining partial function.
2017 Nissan Titan recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V495000Jun 26, 2019Electrical System91,319 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: 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 18V240000Apr 16, 2018Other483 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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."
Risk: 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 17V268000Apr 24, 2017Seat Belts44,264 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
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."
Risk: 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.
2017 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Nissan Titan reliable?
- Among 14 Titan model years tracked, 2017 ranks worst, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 187 NHTSA complaints, so it is rated Avoid relative to other Titan years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
- Engine problems make up 59% of complaints (110 of 187), with a median failure mileage of 22,062, including reports of stalling, seizing, and engine-compartment fires.
- Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Titan, covering the electrical system (alternator harness routing), a load-carrying label issue, and rear seat belt energy-absorbing material for crew cab models.
- How does the 2017 Titan compare to other years?
- The 2017 Titan has the highest Complaint Index (100) and complaint count (187) of any year in the dataset; by comparison, 2014 has an index of 0 and is rated Best.
- Are there fire risks with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
- NHTSA data lists 9 fires among the 187 complaints for the 2017 Titan, several tied to engine and electrical system reports.