2017 Nissan Titan · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 39owner reports
- 57,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Nov 16, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
147 of the 187 complaints on this car are about the engine. 39 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 Titan.
Tick what matches of 39 reports
Stalling on other Titan years
No other Titan model year has enough reports of stalling for a sheet of its own. See every Titan year.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (5 reports), the fuel pump (3 reports) and the battery (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Nissan Titan, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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.
Engine compartment fire. Closed aug 25, 2008, led to recall 08V-284.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 18,000 and 74,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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
“Was driving down the highway at approximately 65mph headed home. All the sudden truck started making a horrible noise from engine compartment followed by severe vibrations. Fought vehicle to shoulder thru rush hour traffic. Once vehicle came to complete stop engine shut down and will not start. Motor seized up completely. Had vehicle towed to diesel shop. Mechanic said there is catastrophic internal engine failure.”
Filed Mar 25, 2024
“Me and two guys that work with me were cruising down the interstate at 70 mph and with no warning the crankshaft broke. Lost all power, engine sounded like it was coming apart and almost caused me to be rear ended by a 18 wheeler.”
Filed Feb 5, 2024
“On Highway with no warning truck started to shake with smoke. Lost power. Engine seized. 92000kms. Injector stuck open cracked piston... had to buy new engine, Nissan didn t want to hear Ianything, I live in Canada”
Filed Nov 26, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 39 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 Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 38 reports