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2017 Nissan Titan XD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Titan XD.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Nissan Titan XD is a TRUCK equipped with an Automatic (S7) transmission and a 10‑quart oil capacity using 10W‑30 API oil. It achieves EPA‑rated 15/21/18 mpg. In reliability terms, the 2017 model recorded 172 total owner complaints, with the engine as the primary complaint area and three recalls, marking a sharp drop from the 196 complaints of the 2016 model year to just one complaint reported in 2023.

Model year202420232022202120202017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity10.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque131 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT265/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A alt 15208EZ40A
Engine air filter16546EZ31B alt 16546EZ40A
Fuel filter16403EZ41A alt 16403EZ40A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Battery24410ZZ50B
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B alt 11720EZ40B
Thermostat21200EZ40A alt 11062EZ30A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A alt 272774HH0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length240.2 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height78.3 in
Wheelbase151.6 in
Curb weight7271 lb
Track (front / rear)70.1 / 70.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 10.0 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 131 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-K
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity14.8
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Nissan Matic-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity15.6

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)76.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts131 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub135.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)200 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.49-1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm
RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 45; Rear: 45
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111; Rear: 111
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.437; Rear: 1.122
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.0028
Maximum Drum Diameter8.965

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
14.0 ft. lbs.4 ft. lbs
28.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 inch lbs.17 in
252.0 inch lbs.52 in
396.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
230.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
360.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
313.0 ft. lbs.13 ft. lbs
490.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs.151 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
396
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
289.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
3180 degrees180 degrees
4Bolts 11-1217 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
3Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order
430 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
163.0 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
2128.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 degrees
4Bolts 11-2030 degrees
536.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-2022 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 degrees
4Bolts 11-2030 degrees
536.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6.11.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 10,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Nissan Titan XD sits in the middle of a noticeable decline in federal complaints, dropping from 196 in 2016 to 172 in 2017 before falling sharply to 75 in 2018. Recall activity remained flat at three in 2017, the same as the previous year, while investigations were absent, indicating a relatively stable safety record. The trend of decreasing complaints continues through 2020 and 2023, with 21 and 1 complaints respectively, suggesting that newer models benefited from cumulative improvements. In 2017 the largest complaint clusters were Engine (61), Power Train (11), Electrical System (9), and Fuel/Propulsion (8), with only five crash‑related and eight fire‑related complaints. Given the downward trajectory and the modest number of safety‑related complaints for 2017, it remains a reasonable year to consider, though buyers should scrutinize engine‑related issues specifically.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
246
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
172
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 8 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 172 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine61
Power Train11
Electrical System9
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Unknown Or Other7
Air Bags7
Electrical System,Engine7
Vehicle Speed Control6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 246 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB23-023B2025-02-19Power TrainFLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE…
NTB24-0612025-01-31EngineCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Cummins NOx Emissions Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign PD128 PD129…
NTB24-0632025-01-31EngineCAMPAIGN BULLETIN VECI Label Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary…
NTB24-0632025-01-30StructureVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2019 TITAN XD DIESEL; VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL…
NTB24-0612025-01-30EngineVOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 TITAN XD DIESEL; PM SENSOR INTRODUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Titan XD take?

10.0 qt of 10W-30 API meeting Cummins CES20081 specification or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Titan XD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan XD get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.