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2017 Nissan Titan Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 110 of 187 total complaints (59%) on the 2017 Nissan Titan, the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 22,062 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Engine complaints
110
59% of 187
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
22,062 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden engine shutdown or stall while driving at highway speed, sometimes with no warning lights.
  • Engine fires or smoke from under the hood, in one case described as an explosion while turning at low speed.
  • Internal engine failure such as a seized engine, broken crankshaft, or metal debris found on the dipstick after unusual noise or vibration.
  • Delayed throttle response where pressing the gas pedal produces no acceleration for several seconds.
  • Unintended acceleration or a power surge while braking, in one case leading to a crash.
  • Engine failure occurring around highway speeds, with reports of the vehicle needing to be towed.

When 2017 Nissan Titan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2017, latest Aug 27, 2026.

2017 Nissan Titan engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter162017 Q12018 Q32020 Q12021 Q32023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
110 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q4 (16).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Nissan Titan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Titan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20107 (15%)
  2. 20114 (15%)
  3. 20126 (27%)
  4. 20132 (18%)
  5. 20140 (0%)
  6. 20153 (25%)
  7. 2017110 (59%)
  8. 201848 (53%)
  9. 201919 (40%)
  10. 20206 (27%)
  11. 20214 (7%)
  12. 20221 (8%)
  13. 20233 (18%)
  14. 20241 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2017 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA lists 110 engine complaints out of 187 total complaints for the 2017 Titan, which is 59% of all complaints for that year — the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Nissan Titan engine?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recall tied to this engine complaint data.
At what mileage do 2017 Titan engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 22,062 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?
NHTSA data tied to these complaints includes 4 fire reports and 1 crash report, with no injuries recorded.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.