2017 Nissan Titan: common problems and reliability

One of the worst Titan years.

One of the Nissan Titan years to avoid. All Titan years

344 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.

Should I buy a 2017 Titan?

The 2017 Nissan Titan has 344 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

344
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
16
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Titan vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other Titan years only. How we score it

Is 2017 a good year for the Titan?

Across the 21 Titan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2015) to 1,046 (2004). With 344 complaints, the 2017 Titan sits above the model's median of 85.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
180
electrical system
58
power train
48
fuel/propulsion system
34
air bags
20

Recalls affecting the 2017 Titan

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 19V495000

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.

equipment:other:labels

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."

seat belts:rear/other

Campaign 17V268000

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."

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The Titan is widely recognized as a significant value proposition in the used market, offering a lower purchase price compared to domestic and Toyota competitors.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Titan. See the full Titan owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Titan listings typically run $22,629–$33,995 across 2008 to 2024 model years.

Other Titan model years

Compare every Titan year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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