2017 Nissan Titan reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Nissan Titan holds 172 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 18 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Titan years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Wiring, Labels, and Rear or other.

2012 Nissan Titan — Photo by SsmIntrigue, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

172

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (90 of 172), then Electrical system (29) and Powertrain (24). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 8 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Titan has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 90 complaints, 7 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Nissan Titan. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall electrical system, wiring 2019-06-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V495000

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.

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.

Recall Labels 2018-04-16 · NHTSA campaign 18V240000

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."

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.

Recall seat belts, rear or other 2017-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 17V268000

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."

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.

Complaints by component (172 total)

Engine

Electrical system

Powertrain

Fuel and propulsion system

Air bags

Speed control

Steering

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Seats

Service brakes

Diesel fuel system

Engine and engine cooling

Exterior lighting

Suspension

Wheels

Seat belts

Structure

Back-over prevention

Forward collision avoidance

Visibility and wipers

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"I was droving down the road with the cruise control set at 70MPH, when all of the sudden the engine lost power and stopped. It did not have a check engine light or anything on the dash to indicate that there was a…"
Engine · filed 2025-07-28
"Spun rod bearing/broken crank shaft - major vibration, loss off power, dangerous"
Engine · filed 2025-06-29
"Purchased a used 2017 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X 5.0L diesel on 3/8/25. Left the dealership and only made it ~10 miles down the road before the check engine light came on and there was a loud knocking noise. Immediately…"
Powertrain, Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-06-06
"Took my nissan titan xd into the tim dahle nissan to get my recall done and also my ac fixed since it was broken, let them know that i had a light turn on and then turn back off, they said that they would look at it.…"
Unknown or other · filed 2025-05-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan King Cab AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan King Cab RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	4 stars
2017 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Nissan Titan XD King Cab AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Nissan Titan XD King Cab RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2017 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Titan two-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	21	18 MPG	$3600
Titan four-wheel drive	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	21	18 MPG	$3600
Titan four-wheel drive PRO4X	5.6L, 8-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (H61), 2012–present

Body styles Pickup

Oil 0W-20 (5.6L V8) , 7 qt capacity

Tire size 265/70R18 to 275/65R18 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 9,320 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V240000. 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." An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Nissan Titan reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Nissan Titan?

Is the 2017 Nissan Titan more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Titan has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 90 complaints, 7 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Nissan Titan been recalled?

The 2017 Nissan Titan has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Nissan Titan?

Owners have filed 172 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Titan with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Nissan Titan get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Nissan Titan is 17.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Nissan Titan take?

US Titans with the 5.6L V8 in this catalog use 0W-20 (about 7 qt with filter).

Does NHTSA campaign 18V240000 cover the Nissan Titan?

It covers certain 2016-2018 Titan and 2016/2018 Titan XD vehicles: installed accessories reduced the load rating of the cargo bed; dealers inspect and remedy as directed.

What generation years does this Titan catalog cover?

The US Titan generation tracked here starts at model year 2012 and continues (A61 redesign era).