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2017 Nissan Titan electrical system problems

The 2017 Nissan Titan has 35 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

35

Electrical System complaints

14%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

19V495000Electrical SystemJune 26, 2019 · 91,319 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that after reversing in a parking spot, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The contact attempted to disconnect the battery, however detected fire emerging from the passenger side air conditioner vent.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 10, 2021 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2017 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Titan electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Nissan Titan electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 19V495000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.