KnownCarProblems2017 Nissan Titan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Nissan Titan, most often about the engine (55% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is 4th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2017 Nissan Titan problems
Engine
102 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
To whom it may concern I was driving with slightly less than 1/4 tank of gas and stopped to park on a hill with vehicle on idle. While in idle on the hill the vehicle stalled out. I tried to restart but the engine just cranked with no start and a low pressure fuel system service light came on. I tried to push it down…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mike erdman Nissan (4640 fl-520, cocoa, fl 32926) where it was diagnosed with the turbo charger needing to be replaced. The vehicle had been…
Electrical
31 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
Check engine light came on. Had code checked at closest auto parts store, it was an evap code. Light went out, but took it to dealer to be checked. Nothing could be done because light was off. Other sensor lights came on..parking and fuel cap, took back to dealer, gas cap and o ring changed. Dealer said not to worry…
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that upon the start of his vehicle, an abnormal, knocking sound was coming from the engine with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where a defect was found in cylinder #5. The engine was replaced due to a…
Transmission
26 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
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. After exiting the vehicle the alarm lets you know car is in gear. If your lucky the truck does not roll you…
3 times to dealership to complain about transmission shifting issues. 1st time they had a new transmission program update to install. I noticed no difference. 2nd and 3rd time to dealer to inform them that transmission doesn't know which gear to be in at city speeds of 20-40 MPH. Also when full throttle desired engine…
Fuel system
25 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
To whom it may concern I was driving with slightly less than 1/4 tank of gas and stopped to park on a hill with vehicle on idle. While in idle on the hill the vehicle stalled out. I tried to restart but the engine just cranked with no start and a low pressure fuel system service light came on. I tried to push it down…
Bought truck new in 6/2018 . Truck is new 2017 leftover Nissan Titan diesel xd with 16,000 miles to date. When truck goes into regen to clean diesel particulate heavy diesel exhaust fumes fill the cabin so bad you have to roll the windows down. It causes my stomach to become upset and dizzy tired feeling and later a…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
Diesel exhaust comes into the cab at low speed's and idle when heating system is on fresh air. The defroster does not work and less the heating system is on fresh air. It causes headaches it causes my nine year son to have asthma attacks.
The drivers side rear door will lock. You can not unlock the door with the key, pushing any buttons, using the fob, nor can you unlock it from the inside. You must use the master button on the drivers door and in doing so you must lock and unlock the doors dozens of times and only then it may work the rear door. You…
Air bags
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
I was involved in a car accident where someone was hurt. I own a 2017 Nissan Titan xd with 75000 miles. I was taking a left turn at a yellow light, I slowed down and then tried to speed up. The accelerator will not respond for 3-4 seconds when I do this, it has been this way since I bought it. Looking online it is a…
I was involved in a car accident where an audi was totaled and clobbered my front passenger side. This incident was already reported due to a throttle acceleration issue while I was trying to speed up. I was hit pretty hard and my airbags did not deploy.
Speed control
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles.
Unintended acceleration multiple times in my possession. A launch forward into another individuals vehicle. Brought it back to the dealership for a second time with the same complaint and finally they were able to duplicate the problem. Yet with a simple update nna corp decides that the vehicle is safe to come back…
When the AC is engaged on the vehicle and I attempt to slow to a stop. Occasionally it will surge in power prior to stopping, resulting in a surge of distance occasionally strong enough to push through the amount of applied braking. Causing the vehicle to cross into crosswalks or traffic. This has happened multiple…
Steering
7 complaints · 4%The vehicle started exhibiting very loose steering behavior and a "clunking" noise from the front end. The steering wheel has play from 45deg turned to the left to 45deg turned to the right without affecting the direction of travel. The stability control would attempt to keep the vehicle moving in a straight line when…
Traveling at 25-30 MPH on a dry, grass covered road, applied the brakes to slow down, no braking occurred; I then pushed on the brakes as hard as I could, I felt the ABS pulsating, began to hear a "clunking" sound and feel a clicking in my brake pedal matching the timing of the clunking sound. Since the brakes were…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Nissan Titan recalls
Electrical: wiring
Risk: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: If the occupant's head contacts the d-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.
Summary
On november 15, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (my) 2016 through 2019 nissan titan xd trucks equipped with 5.0l cummins diesel engines. â the complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of the engine crankshaft. â the purpose of the investigation was to understand the scope, frequency, and safety related consequence of the alleged defect. During the investigation, it was found that the subject vehicles can experience a loss of motive power due to a failure of the crankshaft main bearings which can lead to a fractured crankshaft. This resulted in a loss of motive po
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Nissan Titan
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (102 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); electrical (31 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); transmission (26 complaints, typically around 16,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Titan have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 26, 2019 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Nissan Titan?
- It is 4th of 20 Titan model years by number of complaints, with 187 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.