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.
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.
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.