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 Oct 2, 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
Engine failure on other Titan years
No other Titan model year has enough reports of engine failure for a sheet of its own. See every Titan year.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
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 Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Titan
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.. Closed jun 27, 2025.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 52,000 and 112,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Nissan Titan that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
ENGINE KNOCK OR TICK NOISE
ENGINE KNOCK OR TICK NOISE IF YOU CONFIRM A knock or tick noise is coming from the engine Or The customer states a knock or tick noise is heard from the engine area. ACTION Refer to REPAIR OVERVIEW on page 3.
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
“My vehicle lost power driving down the road while pulling my horse trailer. The engine began to vibrate and knock then shut down completely. I did not make it off the road entirely so the police had to assist with lights to ensure other motorists would avoid collision with me. The engine will not turn over, it makes a single click and is locked up completely.”
Filed Nov 16, 2025
“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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 39 reports