2017 Nissan Titan Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“There has been multitude of this issue if you search the titanxd forums. Same thing happens to everyone. ABS, traction control, and the 4wd warning…”NHTSA complaint 11554744 — filed 11/12/2023
“Driving at normal highway speed with my family vehicle shaked violently and stalled while in the middle lane of highway.I was nearly hit and crashed…”NHTSA complaint 11541880 — filed 08/31/2023
“My 2017 Nissan Titan automatic transmission started acting up. After a two hour highway drive it started to hesitate and then jump forward alternatively. Then…”NHTSA complaint 11507932 — filed 02/18/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Nissan Titan: 25 of 184 complaints on file (13.6%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
