2017 Nissan Titan: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
172
Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crash reports
8
Fire reports
5
Injuries
62.8
Severity index
Severity index 62.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Nissan Titan ranks 64 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 53% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 90 | 52.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | 16.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 14.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 17 | 9.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 7.6% |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 5.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 | 5.8% |
| STEERING | 7 | 4.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 90 of 172 complaints (52.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 15 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.5x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V495000 | 26/06/2019 | 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. |
| 18V240000 | 16/04/2018 | 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 a |
| 17V268000 | 24/04/2017 | 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, |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.