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#BS-2017-NISTIT-12DE

2017 Nissan Titan

Based on reports from 248 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
248
Crashes
9
Fires
11
Recalls
3
TSBs
247
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 248 complaints, 9 crashes, 11 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine power degraded

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

brake failure

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

led bulbs

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

95 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

64
0–30K
20
30–60K
17
60–90K
4
90–120K
1
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (64 reports) • Median: 19K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (95 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine95 (38%)
Electrical30 (12%)
Drivetrain25 (10%)
Fuel System21 (8%)
Other13 (5%)
Airbags11 (4%)
Speed Control10 (4%)
Steering7 (3%)

2017 Nissan Titan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Titan, with 95 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Titan, with 30 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Titan, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2017 Nissan Titan, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
16
24
17
24
18
28
19
21
20
10
21
18
22
42
23
49
24
27
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Nissan Titan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

17V268000Sep 2017

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

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."

18V240000Jun 2018

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

19V495000Aug 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Nissan Titan is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is drivetrain.

2017 Nissan Titan vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

248

Class avg

337

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles from 2017.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 248 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Nissan Titan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Nissan Titan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Nissan Titan is related to the engine, with 95 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Nissan Titan reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Titan has 248 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Nissan Titan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Nissan Titan has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Nissan Titan problems start?
Based on 110 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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