2017 Nissan Titan · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

38owner reports
74,000median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report May 25, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

102 of the 187 complaints on this car are about the engine. 38 of those describe engine failure. Only stalling is reported more often on this car.

Tick what matches of 38 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (31 reports) and the turbo (5 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Titan

PE23-020opened Nov 15, 2023

Engine And Engine Cooling · model years 2017 to 2019

Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.. Closed jun 27, 2025.

NHTSA summary

On November 15, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2016 through 2019 Nissan Titan XD trucks equipped with 5.0L Cummins diesel engines. The complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of the engine crankshaft. The purpose of the investigation was to understand the scope, frequency, and safety related consequence of the alleged defect. During the investigation, it was found that the subject vehicles can experience a loss of motive power due to a failure of the crankshaft main bearings which can lead to a fractured crankshaft. This resulted in a loss of motive power and an inability to restart. An analysis of all complaint sources shows many vehicles exhibit knocking, vibration, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) warnings, and/or poor engine performance prior to a total failure. Some consumers report driving their truck in for repairs only to be diagnosed with a failed crankshaft. ODI has not identified any injuries or fires attributable to this failure. ODI is aware of one complaint alleging a non-injury crash involving a curb strike. ODI is also aware of complaints of overheating starter motors and melted starter motor wiring occurring after prolonged attempts to start engines that have suffered a broken crankshaft. In its response to ODI's January 26, 2024 information request letter, Nissan provided information detailing several material an

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 52,000 and 112,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Engine is knocking at only 83k miles. No. 7 cylinder issue. Nissan wonât cover repairs even though theyâre aware of the design flaw.”
Filed May 25, 2026 · 83,000 miles

“I was told by ORR Nissan in Shreveport, LA that my crankshaft failed and I need a new engine. No warnings lights, messages or symptoms. Truck just shut down at 115K miles. It was in great shape and serviced meticulously by the dealership.”
Filed Jun 19, 2024 · 115,000 miles

“Crankshaft failed at 42,000 miles and required a new engine to fix. This occured during driving on a highway. Truck was taken to a diesel engine repair center for the diagnosis and repair. There was no engine light warning when it happened.”
Filed Nov 30, 2023 · 42,000 miles

“I was driving about 55 miles an hour truck started shaking from engine and then turned off no check engine light. Shop told me motor is blown with only 50k miles. Almost wreaked barley got off road”
Filed Nov 21, 2023 · 50,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 38 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.