2017 Nissan TITAN
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Nissan TITAN has 251 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: very soon after i purchased the titan truck, randomly, while the car sits idle or while driving the truck anywhere (i.e. on city streets, on the highway, in my neighborhood) the truck produces a strong scent of diesel mixture/exhaust fumes in the cabin of the truck. the fumes are so strong it makes. ⚠️ 11 fire reports filed.
251
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
102 complaints- • VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES
- • THE TRUCK I HAVE PURCHASED ON NOV 24TH, 2017 HAS THE CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. THE TRUCK IS KNOWN NOT TO START IN WEATHER BELOW 12 DEGREES F. NISSAN TECHS TELL ME NOW (AFTER THE SALE) THAT THIS ENGINE NEEDS AN ANTI FUEL GELL ADDIDATIVE IN ORDER FOR THE V
- • WHEN THE DIESEL ENGINE GOES INTO DPF REGENERATION MODE, THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FILLS WITH UNPLEASANT FUMES THAT SMELL LIKE EVAPORATED DIESEL FUEL OR OTHER NOXIOUS SUBSTANCE THAT IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH ISSUES. THE PROBLEM IS WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT LOW SPEED OR IN
“VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
30 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS: BENTON NISSAN OF HOOVER (1640 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 35216, (205) 938-6103) AND JACK INGRAM NISSAN (227 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 3
- • THIS IS THE SECOND TITAN XD WITH THE SAME ISSUE "DEAD PEDAL" OR NO ACCELERATION WHEN PEDAL IS PRESSED THIS IS WHEN THE TRUCK IS BEING DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX WITH NO KNOW REPAIRS AT THIS TIME.
- • THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WILL LOCK. YOU CAN NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH THE KEY, PUSHING ANY BUTTONS, USING THE FOB, NOR CAN YOU UNLOCK IT FROM THE INSIDE. YOU MUST USE THE MASTER BUTTON ON THE DRIVERS DOOR AND IN DOING SO YOU MUST LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DOORS DOZENS OF TIMES AND ONLY THEN IT MAY WORK
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS: BENTON NISSAN OF HOOVER (1640 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 35216, (205) 938-6103) AND JACK INGRAM NISSAN (227 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 3”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
25 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TIGHTENED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DETACHI
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY AND MADE A LOUD BOOM SOUND. THE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR A CRASH. THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FILL UP WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE O
- • 1) ACCELERATION DELAY FROM STANDSTILL OR WHILE DRIVING INCLUDING WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS. 2) TRANSMISSION SHIFT DELAY BETWEEN GEARS AND CONFUSION WITH WHETHER TO UP OR DOWN SHIFT.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TIGHTENED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DETACHI”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
22 complaints- • VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING, THE ODOR OF DIESEL FUMES WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF LAS CRUCES (1801 S MAIN ST, LAS CRUCES, NM) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETER
- • I NOTICED AN ARCHING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. UPON INSPECTION I NOTICED A BRIGHT WHITE ARC EVERY 30-32 SECONDS COMING FROM THE FUEL LINE TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME RAIL. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, NISSAN CAME BACK AND SAID THAT THIS WAS A "NORMAL CONDITION DUE TO A STATIC BUILD UP IN
“VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
13 complaints- • DOORS. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE DOOR HANDLES WILL STICK. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO SHUT PROPERLY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM SWINGING OPEN IS TO PRESS FIRMLY ON THE HANDLE AND DOOR WHILE HITTING THE LOCK KEY. FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE WITH THE DOOR WHEN I WAS STATIONARY. T
- • DIESEL EXHAUST COMES INTO THE CAB AT LOW SPEED'S AND IDLE WHEN HEATING SYSTEM IS ON FRESH AIR. THE DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AND LESS THE HEATING SYSTEM IS ON FRESH AIR. IT CAUSES HEADACHES IT CAUSES MY NINE YEAR SON TO HAVE ASTHMA ATTACKS.
- • VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES
“DOORS. DURING COLDER TEMPERATURES, THE DOOR HANDLES WILL STICK. THIS ALSO CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT BE ABLE TO SHUT PROPERLY. ONLY WAY TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM SWINGING OPEN IS TO PRESS FIRMLY ON THE HANDLE AND DOOR WHILE HITTING THE LOCK KEY. FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE WITH THE DOOR WHEN I WAS STATIONARY. T”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 251 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS: BENTON NISSAN OF HOOVER (1640 MONTGOMERY HWY, HOOVER, AL 35216, (205) 938-6103) AND JACK INGRAM NISSAN (227 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 3
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTENSELY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TIGHTENED THE BOLTS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DETACHI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: VERY SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE TITAN TRUCK, RANDOMLY, WHILE THE CAR SITS IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK ANYWHERE (I.E. ON CITY STREETS, ON THE HIGHWAY, IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD) THE TRUCK PRODUCES A STRONG SCENT OF DIESEL MIXTURE/EXHAUST FUMES IN THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK. THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IT MAKES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Nissan TITAN — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 251
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 11
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 8
- Segment avg
- 80
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