Nissan Titan Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Nissan Titan across 18 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (17% of reports).
- 270electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $670typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 46 of 270 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Nissan Titan at $670, and half of them between $380 and $1,650.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 196 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 270 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 27 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Titan electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Titan | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Titan | 11 | 19% | 22,439 |
| 2020 Titan | 8 | 35% | 8,500 |
| 2019 Titan | 11 | 22% | 11,900 |
| 2018 Titan | 15 | 17% | 47,000 |
| 2017 Titan | 31 | 17% | 28,000 |
| 2015 Titan | 2 | 17% | 113,352 |
| 2013 Titan | 1 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Titan | 1 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 3 | 12% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% | 73,000 |
| 2009 Titan | 6 | 13% | 77,250 |
| 2008 Titan | 12 | 9% | 81,000 |
| 2007 Titan | 8 | 6% | 57,725 |
| 2006 Titan | 46 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2005 Titan | 57 | 6% | 89,221 |
| 2004 Titan | 51 | 5% | 78,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine; electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 2020
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
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.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
Electrical system:wiring; electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Electrical system
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain king cab trucks, the wires in the harness were routed through the rear doors and into the body. These wires may break due to over bending of the harness as the door is opened and closed. The harness contains wires for the driver seat belt pretensioner and for the front passenger seat belt which is part of the occupant classification system. Wires for the rear audio speakers are also contained n the harness.
Risk: If the wires for the seat belts and speaker wires break and make contact, there is a possibility that the pretensioner may deploy. If this happens when the seat belt is retracted, it will not be possible to use the seat belt. If one of the wires on the right side harness for the seat belt tension sensor breaks, the passenger side front air bag will not deploy as designed in a frontal collision increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
Fix: 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. The recall began on february 19, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while in a grocery store parking lot, the vehicle failed to start. The contact called her husband, who replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred at a later date. The contact stated that the battery was replaced four times since 2021…
MANUFACTURING DEFECT: 2020 Nissan Titan roof ditch seam sealer failure. Factory sealer cracked/peeled under roof moldings, allowing heavy rainwater ingress into vehicle cab. FAILED WARRANTY REMEDY: Authorized Nissan dealer completed a $0.00 warranty repair on 12/30/2025 at 36,678 miles. Vehicle…
After about a year and a half, my truck either wonât want to start or wonât start. I purchased my truck new in early 2022 and I am on my 3rd new battery. Now in late 2026, they are telling me that I shouldnât take short trips because the âsmart chargerâ wonât have enough time to fully…
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The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the turn signal was making an abnormal clicking sound. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact noticed that the wires were exposed. Upon opening the hood, the fuse box lid was missing, and the wires were showing. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Titans have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 270 owner complaints about electrical system for the Nissan Titan. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Titan electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $670 (half paid between $380 and $1,650), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 46 of 270 complaints.
Other Nissan Titan problems
- Power Train problems (1,352)
- Engine problems (365)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (312)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (228)
- Suspension problems (210)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (167)
- Service Brakes problems (160)
- Air Bags problems (155)
See all Nissan Titan problems.