2017 Nissan Titan Safety Report
2017 NISSAN TITAN Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Nissan Titan
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Nissan Titan. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (172) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 13 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2015 | Compare against the 2015 Nissan Titan with 10 complaints and 1 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2018 | Check the 2018 Nissan Titan before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Titan Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Titan years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Titan | 87 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Nissan Titan | 41 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Nissan Titan | 10 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Nissan Titan | 18 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Nissan Titan Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Nissan Titan, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
61 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Nissan onlyPower Train
11 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyFuel/Propulsion System
8 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Nissan onlyUnknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyAir Bags
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Nissan Titan
Reliability Score
The 2017 Nissan Titan receives a reliability score of 75 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Nissan Titan
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Nissan Titan
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Nissan Titan:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft Defect Multiple reports indicate a defect in the crankshaft, leading to engine failure at low mileage. This can be dangerous, especially during highway driving. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Defect Wiring defects in the electrical system have been reported, causing various issues. Ensure the vehicle is inspected for these defects. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Recall Issues Several recalls have been issued for labeling and rear seat belt issues. Ensure all recalls are addressed to maintain safety. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Airbag Malfunction Airbags have been generally reliable, but recalls have been issued for labeling issues. Ensure the vehicle is inspected for these defects. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Nissan Titan:
Engine issues, particularly with the crankshaft, are the most common problems reported.
Electrical system defects, including wiring, are a significant issue.
Recalls for various issues have been issued, affecting multiple components.
Airbag malfunctions have been reported, but are less common.
Recall Details for the 2017 Nissan Titan
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2017 Nissan Titan by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: 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.
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."
Consequence: 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.
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Nissan Titan
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Nissan Titan with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 involved fires.
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 problem. I coasted to the edge of the road where i attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not even turn over. I had the vehicle towed to a repair shop where I was informed tha...
Broken crankshaft
Spun rod bearing/broken crank shaft - major vibration, loss off power, dangerous
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 turned around and went back to the dealership. After diagnosing it I was told it was a fuel injector and that they were replacing it. Received the truck back ~3/20/25. This truck is no...
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. when messaging with the service advisor he had told me that the part that was issued for the recall could not be done because there was something already wrong with my truck. i had no...
Truck was fine and then went to pull out in traffic and it would not shift past 3rd gear, was dangerous because traffic was moving quickly and no lights appeared on the dash but the transmission just stopped shifting past 3rd. Had to limp it back off the road which was scary because people were traveling at higher speeds than we were able to even though just 2 minutes prior we had come from that s...
Highway driving and lost power, started hearing engine rattle. 5.0L Cummins Diesel engine crankshaft is broken. Dealer verified it to be crankshaft. Insurance company denied a claim stating the crankshaft was manufacturer defect. Turns out that defective crankshaft was a known issue with the 2016 and 2017 Titan 5.0L engines that Cummins changed it for subsequent years. This should be a recall. ...
Driving down the road, motor locked up due to crankshaft. Unable to control or restart vehicle.
Received a recall for my vehicle. Recall was pd128. Took vehicle to dealer to have recall serviced on vehicle which was for a pm sensor and reprogram the emissions control module. After recall, DEF system error code and reduce speed to 5mph showed up on truck. Went back to dealer to explain issue after the recall. They ran codes and thought it could be the DPF filter or EGR without thinking the re...
Car went into limp mode on the highway and would not exceed 40 mph where the speeds were around 70 putting me at risk with a code of P0720 which usually points to a valve body or transmission.
The truck has a broken crankshaft with only 80,000 miles on it an Nissan is aware of the defect in the engines an will not cover any repairs
Driving down the interstate at 65 mph out of the Blue Crankshaft broke. Massive steering wheel vibration hard to keep under control
Original Problem: 2017 Nissan Tital Truck - Miles: 82706 Issue 1) Purchased the vehicle and owner of the Nissan dealership stated it had a "bumper-to-bumper" 100,000 miles warranty on this model truck. He never mentioned the warranty expired after 5 years in December 2022. Issue 2) Power Steering pump started making a "growling" noise Went to the local Nissan dealership and they determined a seal...
Recently took the truck to get serviced a month ago. Two weeks ago I was coming back home and the motor let out and had a loud banging noise which I assumed to be a bearing or crank shaft failure. Upon getting it to a dealership they inspected it and pulled the oil pan to find metal shavings all in the turbos and oil.
The dealership said, my crankshaft broke in many places
Truck has been diagnosed and the airbag sensor seems to be at fault. The sensor light is blinking and if there’s an accident the airbags will not deploy. This is a huge liability and safety concern
2017 57,000 miles, Very well maintained truck with turbo actuator issues (replaced 3 times). I was driving down the highway taking my kid to practice, when the truck started to act up. I took the cruise control off and started slowing down to get to a safe place off of the highway, when the truck shut off and came to a complete stop. Oil changed every 5000 mi by myself a retired military mechanic....
Perfectly maintained vehicle, 68,000 mikes on the Nissan Titan XD Diesel- stock - drove it to work, then swapped with my son so he could barrow the truck as his was getting serviced- he owns a Lawncare company, he calls stating the truck lost power, started vibrating, and started banging while towing his equipment. No lights. We use a Banks Data monster- checked for codes, nothing, all temps nor...
Engine/Crankshaft/Main Bearing excessive noise, metal shavings in oil. Crank shaft cracked or broken. Similar to NHTSA PE23-020.
The bearing left go in the block causing crankshaft problems
Showing 20 of 172 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2017 Nissan Titan
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Opened 2023-11-15 · Closed 2025-06-27
On November 15, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2016 through 2019 Nissan Titan XD trucks equipped with 5.0L Cummins diesel engines. The complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of the engine crankshaft. The purpose of the investigation was to understand the scope, frequency, and safety related consequence of the alleged defect. During the investigation, it was...
Component: Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Opened 2021-09-17
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 20...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Nissan Titan
Has the 2017 NISSAN TITAN been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 NISSAN TITAN has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 NISSAN TITAN have?
The 2017 NISSAN TITAN has 172 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 5 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
The 2017 NISSAN TITAN does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 NISSAN TITAN involve engine (61 complaints), power train (11 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints). Other affected components include fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other, air bags.
How many crash reports does the 2017 NISSAN TITAN have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2017 NISSAN TITAN out of 172 total complaints (2.9% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 NISSAN TITAN have?
There are 8 fire reports for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN out of 172 total complaints. Fire reports are among the most serious safety concerns tracked by NHTSA.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
5 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 NISSAN TITAN. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 NISSAN TITAN is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 172 complaints, 3 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 NISSAN TITAN are: 1. ENGINE (61 complaints), 2. POWER TRAIN (11 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9 complaints), 4. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (8 complaints), 5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 61 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
Ensure all recalls are addressed and inspect the vehicle for electrical system and engine defects, particularly the crankshaft, to maintain safety. The 2017 NISSAN TITAN has 172 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
The 2017 NISSAN TITAN receives a reliability score of 75/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 172 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 13 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Crankshaft Defect and Electrical System Defect.
What are the known issues with the 2017 NISSAN TITAN?
Known issues with the 2017 NISSAN TITAN include: Crankshaft Defect, Electrical System Defect, Recall Issues, Airbag Malfunction. These are based on patterns found across 172 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
The most common issues are engine problems, particularly with the crankshaft, and electrical system defects.
Are airbags reliable in the 2017 Nissan Titan?
Airbags have been generally reliable, but recalls have been issued for labeling issues.
What should I do if I experience engine failure?
Pull over to a safe location and contact a tow truck. Ensure the vehicle is inspected for crankshaft defects.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Ensure all recalls are addressed and inspect the vehicle for electrical system and engine defects, particularly the crankshaft, to maintain safety.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Nissan Titan
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Nissan Titan. The data includes 172 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 8 fire incidents, 5 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16