Nissan Titan Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Titan across 16 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (34% of reports).
- 167fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%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.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 56 of 167 complaints (34%)
- Quarter tank: mentioned in 25 of 167 complaints (15%)
- Ran gas: mentioned in 9 of 167 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Nissan Titan fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Titan | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Titan | 4 | 17% | — |
| 2019 Titan | 4 | 8% | 430 |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% | 3,150 |
| 2017 Titan | 22 | 12% | 34,942 |
| 2015 Titan | 1 | 8% | 155,000 |
| 2013 Titan | 1 | 9% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Titan | 2 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2010 Titan | 2 | 4% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Titan | 8 | 17% | 72,922 |
| 2008 Titan | 8 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2007 Titan | 3 | 2% | 168,703 |
| 2006 Titan | 8 | 2% | 154,500 |
| 2005 Titan | 68 | 8% | 120,000 |
| 2004 Titan | 15 | 1% | 101,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Titan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
CP4 malfunction sending metal shrapnel into the motor. Sudden loss of power. Unreliable system. New motor needed
Vehicle has on a handful of occasions stalled or has no throttle response, when taking off from a stop light. The last 2 times this happened the truck engine was till running, but had no throttle response. I had to shift to neutral and pump gas with no input to throttle. Vehicle is very dangerous…
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My truck currently has approximately 112,000 miles. Recently, it suffered a high-pressure CP4 fuel pump failure that sent metal debris throughout the fuel system. The failure has been diagnosed by both an authorized Nissan dealership and an independent diesel repair facility. Both concluded that…
Cylinder 4-5 which caused catastrophic engine failure. CP4 fuel pump. Crank shaft broken, Metal flakes in oil. Differential service. Was on the road from [XXX] to [XXX] and broke down in [XXX]. Just bought the truck from Lakeland Automall on May 8th and broke down on May 31st. Was in a bad spot to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Titans have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 56 of 167 complaints, followed by “quarter tank” (25).
Other Nissan Titan problems
- Power Train problems (1,352)
- Engine problems (365)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (312)
- Electrical System problems (270)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (228)
- Suspension problems (210)
- Service Brakes problems (160)
- Air Bags problems (155)
See all Nissan Titan problems.