Engine Exhaust System problems of the 2017 Nissan Titan

Five problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2017 Nissan Titan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Nissan Titan based on all problems reported for the 2017 Titan.

1 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact was forced to lower the windows to escape the foul odor. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was performing the def (diesel exhaust fluid) system operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the failure was related to the windshield cowl system not properly filtering the air. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair, and declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2019

Bought truck new in 6/2018 . Truck is new 2017 leftover Nissan Titan diesel xd with 16,000 miles to date. When truck goes into regen to clean diesel particulate heavy diesel exhaust fumes fill the cabin so bad you have to roll the windows down. It causes my stomach to become upset and dizzy tired feeling and later a very bad headache. Have had coworkers experience the same issue while in the vehicle. Has been replicated at the dealer and service tech and service manager are out of ideas on how to fix this but confirm the issue exist. Dealer service manager has read about this but never has heard of a fix through Nissan. Nissan is sending in and engineer to look at the issue but comment made from service manager is he has heard about the situation through Nissan network but never has heard of a fix for it. Truck is still in warranty but not worth continuing to be sick or possibly pass out from it. Please be very aware of this issue and report any exhaust diesel smell to your dealer and elevate it. This is an extremely dangerous health and safety hazard. You should not smell any exhaust or diesel fumes in a vehicle. Hoping this site takes note of the many other folks on forums mentioning it and elevate it to Nissan. Hoping Nissan fixes or gives me my money back as the truck makes me feel sick.

3 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2019

When the truck goes into regen mode the cab fills with exhaust smell while air is on and in the fresh air position. It is especially noticeable while stopped.

4 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Nissan Titan. While the vehicle was stopped, the contact smelled exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. West herr Nissan of lockport (6069 s transit rd, lockport, NY 14094, (716) 280-6354) stated that the odor was normal. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle who agreed with the dealer. The failure mileage was 0.

5 Engine Exhaust System problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2016

Very soon after I purchased the Titan truck, randomly, while the car sits idle or while driving the truck anywhere (I. E. On city streets, on the highway, in my neighborhood) the truck produces a strong scent of diesel mixture/exhaust fumes in the cabin of the truck. The fumes are so strong it makes me dizzy. The diesel fumes/exhaust smell in the cabin when the def cycle is on as well. I've taken it to a Nissan dealership at least four times to no avail at repairing it. I bought this truck as a new car.




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