Nissan Titan Problems by Year

We compared every Nissan Titan model year from 2004–2024 using 3,265 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 34 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2021, 2004 and 2005, which drew far more complaints than other Titan years at the same age. The best years are 2014, 2015 and 2013.

20model years
3,265complaints
34recalls
2017, 2018worst years
2014, 2015best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Titan. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2024151.2×2TransmissionAverage
202317typical2TransmissionAverage
202213−38%4TransmissionAverage
2021582.0×5TransmissionAvoid
202023−38%5ElectricalAverage
201949−16%4EngineAverage
2018902.7×4EngineAvoid
20171874.8×3EngineAvoid
201512−83%1AirbagGood
201410−83%2BrakeGood
201311−80%3AirbagGood
201222−73%2AirbagGood
201126−64%1EngineGood
201046−40%3BrakeGood
200947−42%3Fuel SystemGood
20081332.4×5TransmissionAvoid
20071393.1×1TransmissionAvoid
20064309.5×5TransmissionAvoid
200589118.7×4TransmissionAvoid
20041,04622.2×5TransmissionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Titan year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Nissan Titan problems

Latest Nissan Titan recalls

Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA recall 24V-580 · Aug 5, 2024 · 7 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 24V-154 · Feb 27, 2024 · 351 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Tires › Bead

NHTSA recall 23V-273 · Apr 17, 2023 · 4,249 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

Remedy: Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023.

Air bags › Frontal

NHTSA recall 23V-067 · Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 22V-772 · Oct 13, 2022 · 27,388 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display.

Remedy: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022.

All 34 Nissan Titan recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Nissan Titan should you avoid?

2017, 2018, 2021, 2004, 2005 and 2006 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Titan years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2017.

What is the best year for the Nissan Titan?

2014 has the fewest complaints compared with other Titan years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Nissan Titan problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1,352), engine & cooling (583) and brakes (507). Transmission complaints peak in the 2005 model year.

How many recalls has the Nissan Titan had?

34 recalls across 2004–2024. The model year with the most is 2004. See all Nissan Titan recalls by year.

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.