Nissan Titan Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 1,352 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Nissan Titan across 19 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (469). The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (32% of reports).
- 1,352power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $4,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%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.
- Rear axle: mentioned in 430 of 1,352 complaints (32%)
- Seals leaking: mentioned in 109 of 1,352 complaints (8%)
- Front differential: mentioned in 77 of 1,352 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Nissan Titan at $4,300, and half of them between $2,750 and $5,400.
Based on 121 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2025), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 1,181 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,352 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Nissan Titan power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 9 | 60% | 9,000 |
| 2023 Titan | 10 | 59% | — |
| 2022 Titan | 7 | 54% | 6,850 |
| 2021 Titan | 26 | 45% | — |
| 2020 Titan | 7 | 30% | 5,400 |
| 2019 Titan | 9 | 18% | 3,255 |
| 2018 Titan | 16 | 18% | 3,750 |
| 2017 Titan | 26 | 14% | 16,250 |
| 2015 Titan | 2 | 17% | 18,000 |
| 2014 Titan | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2013 Titan | 2 | 18% | 30,000 |
| 2011 Titan | 2 | 8% | 37,327 |
| 2010 Titan | 5 | 11% | 68,500 |
| 2009 Titan | 7 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2008 Titan | 29 | 22% | 63,298 |
| 2007 Titan | 67 | 48% | 63,025 |
| 2006 Titan | 194 | 45% | 59,936 |
| 2005 Titan | 469 | 53% | 62,165 |
| 2004 Titan | 464 | 44% | 64,998 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Â Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Â Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Â Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Â Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Model years: 2013
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. 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.
Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Model years: 2004
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with a column shifter, the shift lever assembly for the column shifter may have been damaged during assembly.
Risk: During its use this could eventually result in failure of the portion of the assembly that holds the lever in the park position. This could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the shifter. The recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should 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.
My 2021 Nissan Titan has rolled away on several occasions, when the shift lever is in the parked position. I needed to use the foot parking brake and wheel chucks to stop and secure the vehicle.
The truck suddenly and without warning drops into an un-acceleratable 'limp mode' while traveling at highway speeds in active traffic, presenting an immediate rear-end collision hazard. Nissan acknowledges this is a Turbo Failure and replaced it in 2021 and 2023 and now the turbo, actuator and dpf…
Torque Converter- The torque converter on my 2019 Nissan Titan -4X failed at approximately 68,000. Symptoms began as cold-start shudder lasting several minutes, progressing to pronounced shudder under light throttle acceleration between 25â50 MPH, erratic shifting at the 3-4 and 4-5 gear…
The torque converter on my 2019 Nissan Titan PRO-4X failed at approximately 60,000 miles. Symptoms began as cold-start shudder lasting several minutes, progressing to pronounced shudder under light throttle acceleration between 25â50 MPH, erratic shifting at the 3-4 and 4-5 gear transitions, and…
Dealership signed off on NHTSA Recall 22V671 / Nissan Bulletin NTB22-085 in 2023 as 'reprogramming not needed.' The vehicle's transmission software is currently mismatched/corrupted, causing transmission fault codes. The manufacturer (Nissan Consumer Affairs) and the local dealer are refusing to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Titans have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,352 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Nissan Titan?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,300 (half paid between $2,750 and $5,400), from 121 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 430 of 1,352 complaints, followed by “seals leaking” (109).
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