2017 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 89, the third-worst of 19 model years, with 187 complaints led by engine problems (59% share). It carries an Avoid verdict and three recall campaigns, including one for alternator harness wiring damage.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 89/100
- #3 of 19 Titan years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 187
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2017 Nissan Titan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden under-hood explosions with smoke and fire while driving at low speed or making turns.
- Some report unintended acceleration events, including one that led to a crash into another vehicle after a dealership software update failed to resolve it.
- Airbags reportedly deployed without warning at highway speed, accompanied by loud noises and smoke filling the cabin.
- Brake pedal clicking and clunking sounds are reported along with a loss of braking response at low speed.
- Electrical fires reportedly started near the air conditioner vent or from damaged wire harnesses, in one case after reversing into a parking spot.
- One owner reported the transmission shifter popping out of gear on its own, including a case where the vehicle rolled and struck a building.
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?
- NHTSA data give the 2017 Titan a complaint index of 89, the third-highest (worst) among 19 model years, and it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Titan years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
- Engine complaints make up 59% of all reports (110 complaints), followed by electrical system issues at 18% and transmission/powertrain issues at 14%.
- Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2017 Titan, covering an alternator wiring harness issue, a load-carrying accessory problem, and a rear seatbelt assembly defect.
- At what mileage do 2017 Titan problems usually appear?
- Median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 19,000 miles, though engine failures show a median of 22,062 miles and transmission failures a median of 16,250 miles.