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2017 Nissan Titan

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

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S7)

The 2017 Nissan Titan is a pickup truck that pairs a seven-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil, returning EPA fuel economy estimates of 15 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined mpg. Positioned within the model's complaint history spanning 2004 to 2020, this iteration sits well below the 1,046-complaint peak of 2004 but far above the 10-complaint low of 2014. With 172 total owner complaints largely centered on the engine alongside three recalls, this model year represents a moderate but active point in the Titan's reliability timeline that warrants careful attention from researchers.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 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 48 · 720 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 48 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/60R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546EZ31A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat11062EZ30A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226.4 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight5816 lb
Track (front / rear)70.5 / 70.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

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

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2017 SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed) 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.00 sec14.90 sec390 hpRWD
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.40 sec15.20 sec390 hp4x4
2017S Single Cab (8.2 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.50 sec15.00 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.80 sec15.30 sec390 hp4x4
2017Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.90 sec15.40 sec390 hp4x4
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.30 sec15.80 sec390 hp4x4
2016XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.70 sec390 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 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-S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.6
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Engine CoolantUse Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity16.1
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

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 Bolts8
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub101.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
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
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.49-1.90 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

RPM@IDLE rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 53; Rear: 25
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 155; Rear: 117
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: .702
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0012; Rear: 0.0028
Maximum Drum Diameter8.976

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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 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 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
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 at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 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)
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) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 Nissan Titan’s federal record reveals a dramatic shift in 2017, breaking from the first generation's steady decline in complaints—which dropped from 1,046 in 2004 to just 10 in 2015—with a sharp spike to 172 complaints. As the clear peak of a new complaint arc, 2017 also saw a massive surge to 246 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) compared to 97 in 2015, implying significant initial production bugs typical of a major redesign. Engine issues dominate the 2017 landscape with 61 complaints, accompanied by 8 fire and 5 crash complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes for these failures. Subsequent years show a rapid decline in complaints—dropping to 90 in 2018 and 43 in 2019—indicating that the manufacturer progressively resolved these early flaws, even as 2018 and 2019 introduced two and one federal investigations, respectively. Given its position as the troubled first year of a new generation with elevated engine and fire reports, you should skip the 2017 Titan and buy a later model year where these initial defects have been addressed.

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
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
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

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V495000Electrical System:WiringReported 26/06/2019

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… 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…

18V240000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 16/04/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan…

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 take?

6.9 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Titan 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 get?

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