2017 Nissan Titan power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Nissan Titan — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At about 120,000 miles, my transmission started searching for gears shattering going in limp mode while in drive and then ultimately dying while on the highway. Also, my leaf springs are completely loose. You can just pull them out when you have the truck up on the lift.”
filed Jan 12, 2026
“Purchased a used 2017 Nissan Titan XD Pro-4X 5.0L diesel on 3/8/25. Left the dealership and only made it ~10 miles down the road before the check engine light came on and there was a loud knocking noise. Immediately turned around and went back to the dealership. After diagnosing it I was told it…”
filed Jun 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
FLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE INFORMATION Figure 1 Figure 2 If the front differential has a fluid leak coming from the actuator motor plastic threads (Figure 1): a…
NTB23-023B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 19, 2025
Power Train problems in other Titan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Titan | 25 | 46% |
| 2020 Titan | 7 | 33% |
| 2019 Titan | 8 | 18% |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 Titan | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 Titan | 29 | 22% |
| 2007 Titan | 67 | 48% |
| 2006 Titan | 194 | 45% |
| 2005 Titan | 469 | 53% |
| 2004 Titan | 464 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Nissan Titan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.