Nissan Titan problems and recalls by year
2,218 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2005 (891); 31 recalls, 3 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | Power train |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | Power train |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | Power train |
| 2021 | 57 | 5 | Power train |
| 2020 | 23 | 5 | Electrical system |
| 2019 | 49 | 4 | Engine |
| 2018 | 90 | 4 | Engine |
| 2017 | 187 | 3 | Engine |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | Air bags |
| 2014 | 10 | 2 | Service brakes |
| 2013 | 11 | 3 | Air bags |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 | Air bags |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | Unknown or other |
| 2010 | 46 | 3 | Air bags |
| 2009 | 47 | 3 | Air bags |
| 2008 | 133 | 5 | Power train |
| 2007 | 139 | 1 | Power train |
| 2006 | 430 | 5 | Power train |
| 2005 | 891 | 4 | Power train |
Years with 100+ complaints
2017 Titan: 187 complaints
5 crashes, 9 fires, 5 injuries · 19V495000, 18V240000, 17V268000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 98 | 14,883 |
| Electrical system | 31 | 28,000 |
| Power train | 26 | 17,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 55,000 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 9,000 |
| Air bags | 11 | 75,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 35,000 |
| Steering | 7 | 17,500 |
2008 Titan: 133 complaints
7 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries · 23V067000, 10V074000, 10V072000, 08V187000, 08V045000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 23 | 65,000 |
| Engine | 18 | 106,995 |
| Air bags | 14 | 96,000 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 87,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 95,000 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 100,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 20,000 |
| Structure › Body | 6 | 50,000 |
2007 Titan: 139 complaints
4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries · 10V074000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 46 | 73,770 |
| Power train › Driveline | 16 | 42,828 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 87,000 |
| Engine | 10 | 102,658 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 72,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 23,560 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 45,000 |
| Suspension | 6 | 115,000 |
2006 Titan: 430 complaints
14 crashes, 10 fires, 11 injuries · 10V517000, 10V074000, 08V284000, 06V459000, 06V064000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 105 | 70,000 |
| Power train › Driveline | 50 | 55,000 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 74,000 |
| Engine | 39 | 99,300 |
| Air bags | 23 | 117,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 84,093 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 59,936 |
| Suspension › Rear | 20 | 53,000 |
2005 Titan: 891 complaints
11 crashes, 7 fires, 10 injuries · 10V517000, 10V074000, 08V284000, 06V459000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 193 | 75,000 |
| Power train › Driveline | 134 | 66,000 |
| Power train › Driveline › Differential unit | 82 | 26,874 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 68 | 120,000 |
| Engine | 61 | 94,000 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 90,000 |
| Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal | 38 | 33,000 |
| Suspension | 32 | 70,000 |
31 recall campaigns since 2005
August 5, 2024 · 24V580000 · 2021, 2024 · Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge.
June 23, 2021 · 21V471000 · 2020–2021 · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Bulbs
The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge.
December 8, 2020 · 20V759000 · 2020 · Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood; Engine
The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
September 11, 2020 · 20V556000 · 2019 · Exterior lighting › Headlights
The headlights may have incorrect aiming marks.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the headlight assemblies, free of charge.
March 30, 2020 · 20V188000 · 2013–2015 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge.
June 26, 2019 · 19V495000 · 2017–2019 · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator; Electrical system › Wiring
The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage.
April 16, 2018 · 18V240000 · 2017–2018 · Equipment › Other › Labels
Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge.
April 24, 2017 · 17V268000 · 2017 · Seat belts › Rear/other
In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge.
December 24, 2013 · 13V645000 · 2014 · Equipment › Other › Labels
In the affected vehicles, the Tire and Loading Information label overstates the maximum load and passenger carrying capacity of the vehicle.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and will provide owners with a correct label to install, free of charge.
September 18, 2013 · 13V451000 · 2013 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Remedy: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge.
March 14, 2013 · 13V094000 · 2013 · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge.
April 4, 2012 · 12V143000 · 2012 · Equipment › Other › Labels
THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED…
March 14, 2012 · 12V102000 · 2012 · Equipment › Other › Labels
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN TITAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 10, 2011, THROUGH JULY 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS APPEARANCE PACKAGE HAVE INCORRECT SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE TIRE PLACARD.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED…
March 3, 2010 · 10V074000 · 2005–2009 · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD.
March 2, 2010 · 10V072000 · 2008–2010 · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.
June 27, 2008 · 08V284000 · 2005–2006 · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED ALLOWING EXCESSIVE WATER INTRUSION AND INADEQUATE DRAINAGE OF MOISTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A 'THERMAL PROTECTOR KIT' AND TEST THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER FAN MOTOR AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
April 24, 2008 · 08V187000 · 2008 · Seats
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.
November 30, 2006 · 06V459000 · 2005–2006 · Electrical system
ON CERTAIN KING CAB TRUCKS, THE WIRES IN THE HARNESS WERE ROUTED THROUGH THE REAR DOORS AND INTO THE BODY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS COVER WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE THAT PREVENTS OVER BENDING OF THE HARNESS AND THE HARNESS WILL BE REROUTED FREE OF CHARGE.
March 8, 2006 · 06V064000 · 2006 · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LATCH
CERTAIN LIGHT TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." AN ARC WELD IS MISSING ON SOME RIGHT SIDE REAR DOOR UPPER LATCH ASSEMBLIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER LATCH ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE.
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Defect investigations
1 of 3 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | 2017–2018 | September 17, 2021 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture | Open |
| PE23020 | 2017–2019 | November 15, 2023 | Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart. | Closed |
| PE08037 | 2005–2006 | May 30, 2008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Nissan models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.