Nissan Titan Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3,265 owner complaints and 34 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Titan, across 20 model years (2004–2024). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (1,046). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Nissan Titan years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Titan year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Titan: 1,046 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2005 Titan: 891 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 Titan: 430 complaints, 5 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2014 Titan: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 Titan: 11 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2015 Titan: 12 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Titan problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 1,352 | 19 | 13 |
| Engine problems | 365 | 18 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 312 | 10 | 19 |
| Electrical System problems | 270 | 18 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 228 | 12 | 3 |
| Suspension problems | 210 | 14 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 167 | 16 | 4 |
| Service Brakes problems | 160 | 18 | 11 |
| Air Bags problems | 155 | 16 | 46 |
| Structure | 78 | 16 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 75 | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 66 | 17 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 | 15 | 7 |
| Tires | 51 | 13 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 48 | 9 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 42 | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 37 | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 13 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 23 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 8 | 3 |
| Seats | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Nissan Titan problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2017: engine (98)
- 2007: power train (67)
- 2006: power train (194)
- 2005: power train (469) · fuel/propulsion system (68) · suspension (65) · engine and engine cooling (62) · engine (61) · service brakes, hydraulic (60) · electrical system (57)
- 2004: power train (464) · service brakes, hydraulic (194) · engine and engine cooling (87) · service brakes (72) · suspension (56) · electrical system (51)
All Nissan Titan model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 15 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Titan | 17 | 2 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2022 Titan | 13 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Titan | 58 | 5 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2020 Titan | 23 | 5 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Titan | 49 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 Titan | 90 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Titan | 187 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Titan | 12 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Titan | 10 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Titan | 11 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Titan | 22 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Titan | 26 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Titan | 46 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Titan | 47 | 3 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 5 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 5 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Titan | 891 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Titan | 1,046 | 5 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Titan years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (1,046), 2005 (891), 2006 (430), 2007 (139), 2008 (133), 2017 (187) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Titan year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Titan?
Power Train, with 1,352 complaints across 19 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Titan have?
34 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.