2017 Nissan Titan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (76) · Power Train (22) · Fuel/Propulsion System (18)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
76 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:wiring 2019-06-26 · campaign 19V495000 · 91,319 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2018-04-16 · campaign 18V240000 · 483 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:rear/Other 2017-04-24 · campaign 17V268000 · 44,264 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (249)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Power Train 2025-02-19 · NTB23-023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fluid leak from the front differential case actuator motor plastic threads service information figure 1 figure 2 if the front differential has a fluid leak coming from the actuator motor plastic threads (figure 1): a. place an alignment mark on the splined actuator body and the gear carrier (figure
Engine 2025-01-31 · NTB24-061 · Emissions
campaign bulletin cummins nox emissions voluntary emission recall campaign pd128 pd129 ***** campaign summary ***** nissan is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain 2016-2019 titan diesel vehicles identified in service comm and dbs national service history. vehicles affected by
Engine 2025-01-31 · NTB24-063 · Emissions
campaign bulletin veci label voluntary emission recall campaign ***** campaign summary ***** nissan is conducting a voluntary emissions recall campaign on specific model year 2016-2019 titan diesel vehicles identified in service comm and dbs national service history. vehicles affected by this campai
Structure:body 2025-01-30 · NTB24-063 · Emissions
voluntary emissions recall campaign 2016-2019 titan xd diesel; vehicle emission control information label introduction nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions recall campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2019 titan xd vehicles with diesel engines to inspect and, if necessary, replace th
Showing the 6 most recent of 249 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-29 · Power Train“the truck suddenly and without warning drops into an un-acceleratable 'limp mode' while traveling at highway speeds in active traffic, presenting an immediate rear-end collision hazard. nissan acknowledges this is a turbo failure and replaced it in 2021 and 2023 and now the turbo, actuator and dpf have all failed in less than 10k miles since the 20…”
2026-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my truck currently has approximately 112,000 miles. recently, it suffered a high-pressure cp4 fuel pump failure that sent metal debris throughout the fuel system. the failure has been diagnosed by both an authorized nissan dealership and an independent diesel repair facility. both concluded that the fuel system has been contaminated and requires re…”
2026-07-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i have owned this vehicle since february 2025 and as of june 2026 the cp4 fuel pump failed and causes the cummings engine to shutdown and the vehicle is now immobile. according to recent research and diagnosis, the cost of repair will exceed the value of the vehicle which i am still paying on. it is my understanding that a class action lawsuit f…”
2026-05-25 · Engine“engine is knocking at only 83k miles. no. 7 cylinder issue. nissan won’t cover repairs even though they’re aware of the design flaw.…”
2026-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am submitting this complaint on behalf of the vehicle owner. on march 31, 2025 (136,962 miles), the vehicle was brought to fred anderson nissan of [xxx] for voluntary emission recall pd128 (ntb24-061), which required a new particulate matter sensor and ecm reprogramming. one day later, the check engine light illuminated. on april 2, 2025 (137,0…”
2026-02-02 · Electrical System · 143,639 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2017 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine and pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle with his dog, and five minutes later, he noticed flames coming under the vehicle. no injuries were sustained. the fire department was notified and …”
2026-01-12 · Power Train“at about 120,000 miles, my transmission started searching for gears shattering going in limp mode while in drive and then ultimately dying while on the highway. also, my leaf springs are completely loose. you can just pull them out when you have the truck up on the lift.…”
2025-11-21 · Engine“i live in [xxx] . went on vacation to visit our son outside of nashville tennessee. vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles at the time. while driving in traffic and sitting still at lights and odor was coming in the cab. when i got home, i called the dealer about catalytic converter failure possibly they told me that it was not covered that i shoul…”
2025-11-16 · Engine“my vehicle lost power driving down the road while pulling my horse trailer. the engine began to vibrate and knock then shut down completely. i did not make it off the road entirely so the police had to assist with lights to ensure other motorists would avoid collision with me. the engine will not turn over, it makes a single click and is locked up …”
2025-11-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:urea Injection System (Def) · 30,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 nissan titan. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. the contact was forced to lower the windows to escape the foul odor. the contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was performing the def (diesel exhaust fluid) system operation…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.