DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Nissan Titan steering problems
severe Owners of the 2017 Nissan Titan have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 Titan (this page) | 7 |
| 2018 Titan | 3 |
1crash
What stands out
Among the 6 model years of Nissan Titan in our records for steering problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Automatic Transmission Dealer Inventory This bulletin applies to gasoline Titan XD 2WD vehicles. *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to perform several inspections on 430 specific 2017 Titan XD Gasoline 2-wheel drive vehicles identified in Service Comm. Dealer will perform the following: - A/T Fluid Leak/Engine Oil Cooler Hose Inspection - Power Steering Box Leak Inspection Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to complete this inspection prior to sale to help ensure customer satisfaction. *****What Dealers Should Do***** 1.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Automatic Transmission Dealer Inventory This bulletin applies to gasoline Titan XD 4WD vehicles. *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to perform several inspections on 1,113 specific 2017 Titan XD Gasoline 4-wheel drive vehicles identified in Service Comm. Dealer will perform the following: - A/T Fluid Leak/Engine Oil Cooler Hose Inspection - Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque Inspection - Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque Inspection - Power Steering Box Leak Inspection Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to complete this inspection pri
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Automatic Transmission Dealer Inventory This bulletin applies to diesel Titan XD 2WD vehicles. *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to perform several inspections on 974 specific 2017 Titan XD Diesel 2-wheel drive vehicles identified in Service Comm. Dealer will perform the following: - A/T Fluid Cooler Leak Inspection - Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque Inspection - Power Steering Pump and Bracket Torque Inspection - Power Steering Box Leak Inspection Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to complete this inspection prior to sale t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had steering trouble with your 2017 Nissan Titan?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 Nissan Titan?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 14,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Nissan/Titan.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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