Most common 2008 Nissan Titan problems
Share of the 133 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Titan complaints by model year
Best Titan years: 2014, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2004, 2005. Compare all years →
2008 Nissan Titan recalls (5)
Air bags › Frontal
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.
Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 titan, armada, and Infiniti qx56 vehicles. The instrument panel fuel gauge May inaccurately display that the vehicle still has some fuel, typically about one quarter tank, when the fuel tank is empty.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel sender unit inside the fuel tank with a new improved sender card. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
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.
Remedy: 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.
Seats
Nissan is recalling 1,126 my 2008 quest, titan and armada vehicles equipped with manual adjustment front seats. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." the seat track assembly May have been manufactured out of specification.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat track assembly on the driver's and front passenger seats and replace the entire seat assembly free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2008. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Nissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims for motor vehicles.' the tire placard lists an incorrect vehicle capacity weight.
Remedy: Nissan will mail a correct tire placard and installation instructions to owners of the affected vehicles. The recall began on February 25, 2008. Owners May contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
What 2008 Nissan Titan owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 29 →
I purchased my 2008 Nissan Titan brand new in 2008, somewhere around 75000 miles my front differential came apart, fortunately my extended warranty I purchased covered the $5000.00 replacement cost that Nissan wanted to charge. Here I am at 138000 miles out of warranty with the same issue. Nissan is no help at all, this truck has been used mainly on the highway, with minimal use to the four wheel drive system. I service everything myself using only what Nissan recommends. Im not impressed with my $40000 boat anchor, it will be the last time I ever purchase a Nissan. This is the second Titan I have owned, didn't have any issues with my 2004.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that similar vehicles were subjected to a recall however, the campaign number was not provided. Palmetto57 Nissan located at 16725 nw 57th ave, miami gardens, fl 33055, [phone], was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Engine & cooling all 28 →
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal ticking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an exhaust specialist where it was diagnosed that the weld joint between the tube and the common mounting plate of the manifold was cracked, allowing the exhaust gas to escape and expand underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
The exhaust manifolds on the driver and passenger side are cracked. Ticking sounds are made while car is cold and goes away after they have heated up enough, typically after 5 minutes. This results in letting in exhaust fumes inside the cabin, regardless of the air conditioner/heater is on, which leads to being lightheaded and nearly passing out and crashing. The fumes are stronger when stationary but happens no matter what, even after the ticking is gone and driving down the highway.
Fuel & propulsion system all 20 →
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the fuel gauge inaccurately displayed the fuel level as empty. The contact had to constantly refuel the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.
I am writing in regards to a recall that has previously been serviced on my vehicle. I bought my 2008 Nissan Titan through a private party on 4/16/23. The truck had no issues until 4/20/23. The fuel gauge read that I had a quarter tank of gas. However I was driving to work that morning and all of a sudden the truck acted as if it would when one runs out of fuel. I was not able to use the breaks and the steering was near impossible. I was frightened as I had my baby in the truck with me and I easily could have caused an accident not being able to use my breaks especially. Once I got to the side of the road and we stopped "coasting" I called for help. I did have an individual bring me some gas just incase that could have been the issue. Sure enough once I put fuel in it the truck started up and I got to the closet gas station to fuel up. …
2008 Nissan Titan engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Nissan Titan a good car?
Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Titan rates avoid: 2.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Titan at the same age. It is one of the Titan years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Nissan Titan?
The transmission & drivetrain — 29 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about driveline. Next are the engine & cooling (28) and fuel & propulsion system (20).
How many recalls does the 2008 Nissan Titan have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2008 Nissan Titan, the most recent from February 10, 2023 (frontal). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Titan?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2015 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2004 and 2005. See the full Nissan Titan years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Titan problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 39% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.