2017 Nissan Titan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

97Engine complaints

52.7%Of all 184 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE97 · 52.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 16.3%

POWER TRAIN25 · 13.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 · 10.9%

Unspecified / other13 · 7.1%

Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Nissan Titan overview page.

What owners report

“Vehicle shut down while driving and would not restart. Had to get it towed to the dealership. I was informed that it was a fuel…”NHTSA complaint 11556179 — filed 11/21/2023

“The crank broke while driving on a 70 mph freeway and I almost got hit as I pulled over. The truck was under warranty, so…”NHTSA complaint 11555818 — filed 11/18/2023

“Broken crankshaft at 64000 miles. Vehicle is equipped 5.0 Cummins turbo diesel. Problem diagnosed and confirmed at dealership. No warning indicators came on just loud…”NHTSA complaint 11555810 — filed 11/18/2023

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Nissan Titan: 97 of 184 complaints on file (52.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Titan have in total?

184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.