2017 Nissan Titan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 14%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Nissan Titan, 14% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving on the road at red traffic light, when the light turned green, I started to move, the engine started to make loud noise and the engine shut off. This happened when the vehicle was at 56k miles. Later on, found out at dealer that the crank shaft was broken. The engine got replaced under warranty. It is not a guarantee that this does not happen again. There are lots of other same model truck had this happened. 2017 Titan xd 5.0 cummins diesel”
NHTSA complaint #11307651, filed 2020-02, 59,000 miles“The vehicle intermittently shifts erratically at speeds between 0 and 40 allowing excess rpms before shifting resulting in loss of power. This problem occurs when first accelerating and can occur at any time. The dealer has reprogrammed the transmission twice and still intermittent and erratic shifting still remains.”
NHTSA complaint #11374909, filed 2020-11, 50,000 miles“Transmission shifter can pop out of gear. Saw it happen first with going from drive and switching to neutral. Recently experienced several times it going from park to reverse. Happens while shifting the shifter. After exiting the vehicle the alarm lets you know car is in gear. If your lucky the truck does not roll you over with the open door. Has backed into a building and busted out the right tail lights and crushed side of the bed.”
NHTSA complaint #11048587, filed 2017-11, 15,500 miles“Loud rattle/grind/chatter from the transmission area that is clearly heard from inside the cabin during up and down shifts at random times. Most commonly occurs when the engine is being used at high RPM up to 40 MPH then the accelerator is released allowing the 4-5 and 5-6 shift to occur at light load. The grind is most noticeable on the 4-5 up-shift. This happens in all driving conditions, towing, or unloaded. Some facts: rattles in almost any gear. Heard from the front of the tranny area. Happens when going from a high RPM situation to a low RPM situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098528, filed 2018-05, 500 miles“3 times to dealership to complain about transmission shifting issues. 1st time they had a new transmission program update to install. I noticed no difference. 2nd and 3rd time to dealer to inform them that transmission doesn't know which gear to be in at city speeds of 20-40 MPH. Also when full throttle desired engine speed doesn't increase for 2-3 seconds . . Also on slowing down coasting for stop light or stop sign transmission clunks as it downshifts into either 1st or 2nd. . All this in normal transmission mode. Tow mode appears to be no issues. Nissan dealer mechanic cannot duplicate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266845, filed 2019-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 60% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2022 | 7 | 50% |
| 2021 | 26 | 45% |
| 2020 | 7 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 18% |
| 2018 | 16 | 18% |
| 2017 | 26 | 14% |
| 2015 | 2 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 11% |
| 2009 | 7 | 15% |
| 2008 | 29 | 22% |
| 2007 | 67 | 48% |
| 2006 | 194 | 45% |
| 2005 | 469 | 53% |
| 2004 | 464 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Titan
98 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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