The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Titan · 2017
2017 Nissan Titan. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 40,000 miles. Median 13,606, from 59 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 26% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 13% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Electrical | 13% |
| Airbags | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
19V495000 Jun 2019 Electrical System / Wiring
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.
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.
18V240000 Apr 2018 Equipment / Other / Labels
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.
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.
17V268000 Apr 2017 Seat Belts / Rear/Other
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.
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 investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart. | 2023 | 2025 |
Manufacturer communications 249
Nissan filed 249 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to…
- 2016-2017 titan xd; correct parking angle of vehicle when using engine block heater service…
- 2016 - 2017 TITAN XD; COOLANT HEATER (ENGINE BLOCK HEATER) INSTALLATION This bulletin applies…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan King Cab AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan King Cab RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S7) | RWD | 15 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S7) | 4WD | 15 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2016–2024 Nissan Titan, 19.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 123K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 122K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 90K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 34K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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