The 2017 Nissan Titan is associated with 172 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 61 reports (35% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 5.6l 8-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 18 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 172 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (61 / 35%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 8 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–18 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Titan 2WD | 5.6L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Titan 4WD | 5.6L 8-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
| Titan 4WD PRO4X | 5.6L 8-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| King Cab AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 19.8% |
| Single Cab AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 19.8% |
| Crew Cab AWD | | | | | 19.8% |
| King Cab RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 19.8% |
| Single Cab RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | | 19.8% |
| Crew Cab RWD | | | | | 19.8% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Nissan Titan models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Defect 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
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