Current Nissan models
Rogue2008–2026 · 7,359 complaintsAvoid: 2023, 2025, 2024Altima1995–2025 · 15,253 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014, 2015Sentra1995–2026 · 5,508 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014, 2015Pathfinder1995–2026 · 7,070 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2014, 2025Leaf2011–2026 · 1,112 complaintsAvoid: 2019, 2020, 2022Kicks2018–2026 · 523 complaintsAvoid: 2025Versa2007–2025 · 3,327 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2012, 2009Murano2003–2025 · 5,959 complaintsAvoid: 2015, 2025, 2005Frontier1998–2026 · 3,362 complaintsAvoid: 2022, 2023, 2006Armada2004–2026 · 1,847 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2017, 2018Ariya2023–2025 · 58 complaintsNo years flagged
Older and discontinued models
Titan2004–2024 · 3,265 complaintsAvoid: 2017, 2018, 2021Rogue Sport2017–2022 · 345 complaintsAvoid: 2019Maxima1995–2022 · 6,043 complaintsAvoid: 2009, 2010, 2004Titan XD2016 · 198 complaintsNo years flaggedJuke2011–2017 · 478 complaintsAvoid: 2011, 2013, 2012Versa Note2014–2018 · 264 complaintsAvoid: 2014, 2015NV2012–2019 · 66 complaintsAvoid: 2016Quest1995–2017 · 1,834 complaintsAvoid: 2004, 2007, 2012NV2002014–2017 · 17 complaintsNo years flagged370Z2009–2017 · 351 complaintsAvoid: 2009, 2010, 2011Z2023–2024 · 4 complaintsNo years flaggedMurano Hybrid2015–2016 · 1 complaintNo years flaggedXterra2000–2015 · 3,095 complaintsAvoid: 2005, 2006, 2007350Z2003–2009 · 657 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2004D211995–1997 · 230 complaintsAvoid: 1995Cube2009–2014 · 214 complaintsAvoid: 2009, 2010200SX1995–1998 · 122 complaintsAvoid: 1995, 1996Altima Hybrid2007–2010 · 109 complaintsAvoid: 2009, 2007Crew2004 · 87 complaintsNo years flagged240SX1995–1997 · 74 complaintsAvoid: 1995GT-R2009–2010 · 30 complaintsNo years flaggedPathfinder Hybrid2014–2015 · 10 complaintsNo years flaggedNV200 Taxi2014–2019 · 1 complaintNo years flagged
Nissan model years to avoid
- 2004 Nissan Titan22.2× complaints · transmission
- 2005 Nissan Titan18.7× complaints · transmission
- 2005 Nissan Xterra12.7× complaints · transmission
- 2006 Nissan Xterra11.6× complaints · fuel system
- 2004 Nissan Maxima10.4× complaints · transmission
- 2006 Nissan Titan9.5× complaints · transmission
- 2004 Nissan Armada9.0× complaints · brake
- 2007 Nissan Xterra8.4× complaints · transmission
- 2005 Nissan Pathfinder8.2× complaints · transmission
- 2009 Nissan 370Z7.8× complaints · steering
- 2004 Nissan Quest7.8× complaints · electrical
- 2013 Nissan Pathfinder7.7× complaints · transmission
Latest Nissan recalls
- 2025 Nissan Altima: air bags – critical fasteners
- 2011–2013 Infiniti QX56, 2014–2021, 2025–2026 Infiniti QX80 and 1 more: equipment – labels
- 2026 Nissan Leaf: seat belts – retractor
- 2026 Nissan Rogue: power train – gear position indication (PRNDL)
- 2025 Nissan Sentra: power train – driveshaft
- 2025–2026 Nissan Kicks: electrical system – instrument cluster/panel
- 2009–2010 Nissan Cube: air bags – inflator module
- 2026 Nissan Leaf: electrical system – traction battery
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Nissan model years include the 2004 Titan, the 2005 Titan, the 2005 Xterra, the 2006 Xterra and the 2004 Maxima.
How many Nissan recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 321 recalls for Nissan vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on August 12, 2026. See the latest Nissan recalls.
What Nissan model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the Rogue has drawn the most complaints (4,044) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Nissan Rogue page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.