Nissan Titan Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Nissan Titan across 18 model years. The 2004 model year has the most (72). The words owners use most often: “rear axle” (11% of reports).
- 160service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 35%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 18 of 160 complaints (11%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 15 of 160 complaints (9%)
- Brake booster: mentioned in 13 of 160 complaints (8%)
- Delta stroke: mentioned in 11 of 160 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 132 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 160 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Nissan Titan service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Titan | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Titan | 3 | 18% | — |
| 2022 Titan | 2 | 15% | — |
| 2021 Titan | 4 | 7% | 16,750 |
| 2020 Titan | 1 | 4% | 82 |
| 2019 Titan | 3 | 6% | 300 |
| 2018 Titan | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Titan | 4 | 2% | 17,500 |
| 2015 Titan | 2 | 17% | 43,500 |
| 2014 Titan | 3 | 30% | 108,500 |
| 2012 Titan | 3 | 14% | 45,751 |
| 2010 Titan | 7 | 15% | 69,400 |
| 2009 Titan | 4 | 9% | 66,650 |
| 2008 Titan | 7 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2007 Titan | 11 | 8% | 85,273 |
| 2006 Titan | 16 | 4% | 83,000 |
| 2005 Titan | 16 | 2% | 88,350 |
| 2004 Titan | 72 | 7% | 85,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 2013
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes - sitting at the used car dealership since 8.8.2025. The truck will not stop when the brakes are applied. If the vehicle does not stop when brakes are applied. Lives are at risk if they are hit or ran over. Inspected by a Nissan dealership, invoices are available. The Brake Booster is no…
I have a 2023 Nissan Titan XD 4x4. Recently I have experienced a major malfunction with the automatic braking system. While driving the vehicle I have experienced several times that the front left wheel is locking up briefly and pulling me sharply to the left. I have almost slid into other vehicles…
On [XXX], my 2012 Nissan Titan was serviced by Pep Boys in Gainesville, FL for brake-related work. After they returned the truck, the brake assembly was reinstalled incorrectly â the caliper was not secured properly and the rotors were damaged/warped as a result. This failure created an immediate…
Bought my 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x from dealership May of 2023. Never been involved in a collision. So there should be no reason it feels as if something is loose on the underside. There have been similar reports of this vibration/shaking such as this one: âNissan Titan Pro-4X 4WD was bought new…
My Titan had no real indicators or trouble codes but failed into limp mode and began to smoke and caught on fire! Nissan refused to investigate as they claimed the 2021 was unaffected but shares the same manufacturer plant and engine harness from the 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Titans have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about service brakes 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 service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Nissan Titan?
The most frequent phrase is “rear axle”, in 18 of 160 complaints, followed by “grinding noise” (15).
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)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (167)
- Air Bags problems (155)
See all Nissan Titan problems.