2009 Nissan Titan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Titan years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Nissan Titan. That ranks 10th out of 20 Titan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 19%), typically at around 56,147 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Nissan Titan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 19% | 56,147 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 17% | 72,922 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 15% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 13% | 77,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 11% | 56,961 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 11% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 9% | 66,650 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | 71,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 33,357 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 72,922 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4% | 30,900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 57,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 36,001 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 230 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 57,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Nissan Titan recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56 vehicles. 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.
Risk: This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 titan, armada, and infiniti qx56, and model year 2008-2009 nissan quest vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin end was not spin-formed to specification during the manufacturing process of the brake pedal assembly. The pivot pin could slide and cause the brake pedal to partially disengage from the brake pedal bracket.
Risk: The driver will experience unusual and noticeable looseness in the pedal and a reduction in braking force increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. The safety recall began on march 22, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear driver axle seals leaking very unsafe
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while attempting to cold start the vehicle, the Master warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Engine…
I received a recall notice for my 2009 Nissan Titan. I have brought the truck to Premier Nissan, 6636 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, LA on multiple occasions to have the work performed without success. I last brought the truck in March 07, 2024, at which time I was told that the airbag emblem needed to…
When driving my fuel gage shows a quarter tank but my tank is empty. Other 2009 Nissan Titans, they have the recall from March 2010. But my vin doesnt have it. Even though im having the exact same issue.
As I backed into a parking spot I proceeded to try to switch from drive to reverse to straighten out and the lever went floppy. I am stuck in drive with the emergency brakes engaged. The wires under the column shifter wore at just the right time to what appears would be the clock spring!!
Other Nissan Titan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 15 | 2 |
| 2023 Titan | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 Titan | 13 | 4 |
| 2021 Titan | 58 | 5 |
| 2020 Titan | 23 | 5 |
| 2019 Titan | 49 | 4 |
| 2018 Titan | 90 | 4 |
| 2017 Titan | 187 | 3 |
| 2015 Titan | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 Titan | 10 | 2 |
| 2013 Titan | 11 | 3 |
| 2012 Titan | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 Titan | 26 | 1 |
| 2010 Titan | 46 | 3 |
| 2009 | 47 | 3 |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 5 |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 1 |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 5 |
| 2005 Titan | 891 | 4 |
| 2004 Titan | 1,046 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Nissan Titan?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Nissan Titan?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Nissan Titan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Titan model years, the 2009 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.