Worst 2017 Nissan Titan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Nissan Titan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 95 | — | 4 | 73,403 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | — | 4 | 97,784 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 25 | 1 | 2 | 21,478 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | 1 | — | 32,927 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 3 | 1 | 64,157 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 23,697 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 14,333 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 32,765 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Urea Injection System (Def) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Nissan Titan
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~136,066 vehicles.
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.
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."
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."
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2017 Nissan Titan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Titan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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