Model year
2017 Nissan Titan
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 187 complaints for the 2017 Nissan Titan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (98), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (31), POWER TRAIN (26). NHTSA lists 2 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 1,046 complaints
- 2005 891 complaints
- 2006 430 complaints
- 2007 139 complaints
- 2008 133 complaints
- 2009 47 complaints
- 2010 46 complaints
- 2011 26 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
- 2014 10 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2017 187 complaints
- 2018 90 complaints
- 2019 49 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 58 complaints
- 2022 13 complaints
- 2023 17 complaints
- 2024 15 complaints
Recalls
19V495000 · Jun 26, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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 · Apr 16, 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…
17V268000 · Apr 24, 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,…
Complaints
187 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 9, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| PE23020 | Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart. · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; ENGINE | Nov 15, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew Cab RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| King Cab AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| King Cab RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Single Cab AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| Single Cab RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| XD Crew Cab AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| XD Crew Cab RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
4 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Titan 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Titan 4WD PRO4X · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2017 Nissan Titan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.