repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 187 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Titan, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-268 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Nissan Titan has problems
187 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
98Engine4 crash/fire/injury
31Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
26Power train3 crash/fire/injury
22Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags
10Vehicle speed control
7Steering
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Seats
2812 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 98 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 4 |
| Power train | 26 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 1 |
| Air bags | 11 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 28 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Nissan Titan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Titan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Titan median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Nissan Titan safety ratings
2017 Nissan Titan King Cab AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Nissan Titan, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.No recall
In owners' words
What Titan owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine is knocking at only 83k miles. No. 7 cylinder issue. Nissan won’t cover repairs even though they’re aware of the design flaw.
I am submitting this complaint on behalf of the vehicle owner. On March 31, 2025 (136,962 miles), the vehicle was brought to Fred Anderson Nissan of [XXX] for Voluntary Emission Recall PD128 (NTB24-061), which required a new Particulate Matter Sensor and ECM reprogramming. One day later, the Check…
I live in [XXX]. Went on vacation to visit our son outside of Nashville Tennessee. Vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles at the time. While driving in traffic and sitting still at lights and odor was coming in the cab. When I got home, I called the dealer about Catalytic converter failure possibly…
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