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2017 Nissan Titan Xd
Common Problems

Ranked from 71 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

13 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Engine Stall Due to Crankshaft Failure

    38complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls and loses power suddenly due to a broken crankshaft.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stalling

    21complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Issues with the fuel system, such as a broken fuel pump, lead to engine stalling and loss of power.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Severe Vibration and Knocking During Operation

    19complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Severe vibrations and knocking occur during operation due to bearing or crankshaft failure.

  4. 4

    Transmission Failure Causing Limp Mode

    17complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fails, causing the vehicle to enter limp mode and not shift past a certain gear.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Steering Malfunction Due to Power Steering Pump Failure

    15complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering pump fails, leading to a growling noise and difficulty controlling the vehicle.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine Seizure Due to Lack of Warning Indicators

    11complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine seizes without any warning indicators, leading to complete loss of power and potential accidents.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Electrical system issues causing erratic vehicle behavior

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The electrical system malfunctions, leading to erratic vehicle behavior such as dead pedal and loss of power.

  8. 8

    Airbag Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The airbag indicator light repeatedly appears without an accident, indicating possible malfunction.

  9. 9

    Airbag malfunction leading to potential injury

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The airbags malfunction, potentially failing to deploy in an accident, increasing the risk of injury.

  10. 10

    Diesel Exhaust Odor in Cabin

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The cabin fills with diesel fumes during DPF regeneration or at low speeds, causing irritation and potential health issues.

  11. 11

    Engine overheating leading to potential fire

    2complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine overheats, potentially leading to a fire if not addressed, posing a serious safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Engine stall at idle due to stop-start system failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle when the vehicle is stopped, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Seat Belt Recall Issues

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    Recall for rear seat belts was not completed as required, leading to potential safety concerns.

Other years & sources

2016 Nissan Titan XdAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.