Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Titan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Titan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 172 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V495000 Alternator Harness may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V240000 Missing Load Capacity Modification Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V268000 Seatbelt May Not Adequately Protect Head/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 90 complaints
- Electrical System 29 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
Of the 172 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 172 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Titan presents an average reliability profile with 172 owner complaints and three recall campaigns. The most significant concerns involve the engine and electrical systems. Despite these issues, there's limited data on severe systemic failures. Buyers should vigilantly monitor these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 4 years
- Tire rotation and alignment annually
- Battery check every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel efficiency drop
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Titan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.