Nissan Titan problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 492 owner complaints and 26 recalls on file for the Nissan Titan (2005–2024). The 2017 Titan has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
492
Recalls
26
Model years
19
Worst year
2017

Complaints by model year

362005151020072092009742011612013242015133742018462320205713202217152024
NHTSA complaints per Nissan Titan model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Nissan Titan years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2017 Nissan Titan — 133 complaints, 2 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Engine
  2. 2018 Nissan Titan — 74 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  3. 2021 Nissan Titan — 57 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  4. 2019 Nissan Titan — 46 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  5. 2020 Nissan Titan — 23 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (2 complaints).

Every Nissan Titan model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Titan150002Transmission & Drivetrain
2023 Titan173012Transmission & Drivetrain
2022 Titan130004Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 Titan573315Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 Titan232125Electrical System
2019 Titan463214Engine
2018 Titan743114Engine
2017 Titan1332743Engine
2015 Titan41001Airbags
2014 Titan20002Suspension
2013 Titan11013Airbags
2012 Titan60002Airbags
2011 Titan40001Electrical System
2010 Titan70003Airbags
2009 Titan92023Airbags
2008 Titan201013Engine
2007 Titan101011Engine
2006 Titan150222Electrical System
2005 Titan361012Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Nissan Titan problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    176 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    108 complaints
  • Electrical System
    87 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    64 complaints
  • Airbags
    37 complaints
  • Brakes
    29 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    28 complaints
  • Steering
    20 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    17 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    17 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Nissan Titan received by NHTSA each month.

Nissan Titan recalls

  • Recall 24V580000Aug 5, 20247 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024

    Risk: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V154000Feb 27, 2024351 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V273000Apr 17, 20234,249 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V067000Feb 10, 2023404,690 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 22V772000Oct 13, 202227,388 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V671000Sep 7, 2022197,230 vehiclesModel years 2020–2023

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V527000Jul 21, 202210,477 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V457000Jun 24, 2022180,176 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V471000Jun 23, 202130,799 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V169000Mar 11, 202136,141 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V759000Dec 8, 20207,583 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: An electrical short can impair the performance of the engine, transmission, or fuel pump, increasing the risk of an engine stall and a crash. An electrical short or arcing increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V556000Sep 11, 202082 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The incorrect marks may cause the headlights to be aimed incorrectly during servicing, resulting in insufficient illumination of the road while driving at night, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V188000Mar 30, 2020216,678 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V654000Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V495000Jun 26, 201991,319 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

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

  • Recall 18V240000Apr 16, 2018483 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V268000Apr 24, 201744,264 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V645000Dec 24, 2013183 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the capacity stated on the incorrect label, and the tire load capacity is exceeded, the vehicle may experience structural damage to the tire. If this occurs, this may lead to tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V451000Sep 18, 20133,247 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V094000Mar 14, 20132,180 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V143000Apr 4, 201226,626 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.

  • Recall 12V102000Mar 14, 2012918 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading may increase the likelihood of a crash.

  • Recall 10V517000Oct 28, 2010747,480 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

    Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V208000May 14, 201041,649 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V074000Mar 3, 2010340,000 vehiclesModel years 2005–2009

    Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.

Other Nissan models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology