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2017 Nissan Titan
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 187
- Received Dec 2016 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine knocking from rod or main bearings16 complaints · 8.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Check engine light comes on repeatedly11 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Vehicle catches fire from wiring10 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V495000Nissan 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.
- Recall #18V240000Nissan 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearingsFirst signal: Feb 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 9 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Fuel pump fails and engine stalls
8 more problems
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power
- Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration
- Engine stalls and loses power while driving
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
- Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 9 |
| Total | 187 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 16 | 8.6% | 15.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.7% |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 11 | 5.9% | 5× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 10 | 5.3% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 8 | 4.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 7 | 3.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 3.7% | – | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 7 | 3.7% | – | |
| Exhaust smell enters cabin during acceleration | 6 | 3.2% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 2.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 2.1% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 3 | 1.6% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 1.6% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V495000June 26, 201991,319 vehicles affected
electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: wiring
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.
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V240000April 16, 2018483 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #17V268000April 24, 201744,264 vehicles affected
seat belts: rear/other
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."
If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Nissan Titan.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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