Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Nissan Titan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
There is an issue with the fuel gauge. Not reading correctly and running out of gas. Needle is at half tank and it has run out of fuel. I've had this happen to me multiple times. Gage reads more than I physically have. I've even ran out of fuel on the freeway.
Puchase from private party in February, Nissan ran diagnostics immediately after purchase. Leak was not recorded. Accident happened in June, vehicle returned in September, approximately a week after pick up, coded leak in emulation system, manifold/exhaust causing fumes to back up into truck while stopped, extreme fuel consumption and lack of power, causing idle to idle low at stop. This developed after a sideswiped hit accident and transmission being replaced. Left and right sensor also coded.
The exhaust manifold on my Nissan Titan cracked prior to reaching 95K miles. With the crack, exhaust fumes are making their way into the ac system causing the cab of my truck to become filled with carbon dioxide. I have done adamant research and determined that I can replace the manifold at a local shop, but that almost every Titan owner out there has experienced cracked exhaust manifolds.
Tl* the contact own a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that there was a odor of exhaust fumes coming from the vehicle. In addition, the exhaust manifold was fractured. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the failure recurred. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,237.
Similar to Campaign ID: 10V074000, the fuel gauge will reach a quarter tank and then drop to empty without warning.
Nissan Titan fuel line cover made from soy material. Rodent and small animals are attracted to the soy material and chew through the line, causing fuel fumes or fuel to leak. This is a potential fire hazard. Nissan refuse to acknowledge or fix the issue. After contacting Nissan, Nissan advises customers to replace part and cost themselves, part is replaced with same material causing the same problem. Part is not just a fuel line, it is a whole fuel tank system as line is connected to the tank system. Some Nissan Titan owners have had to replace the fuel tank system more than once, because of the same problem repeating itself. When taking the vehicle to Nissan dealer for diagnostic treatment, Nissan trained mechanics acknowledge issue and admit it is an on going problem. …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact took the vehicle into the dealer for a recall related to the fuel gauge system under campaign 10v07400. The contact was informed by the dealer that he must have driven over something because the fuel tank was pushed up under the vehicle. After some independent investigations, the contact noticed that the fuel injection was molded which caused thin spots on the fuel tank. The manufacturer did not agree with the assessments of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 46500.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The dealer stated that her VIN was included in recall 10V074000 fuel system, other storage, fuel gauge system, but the part was not available. The dealer does not know when the part will be available. The contact stated that the repair has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer will be notified. The failure mileage was 23,000 and the current mileage was 23,648.
Related recalls
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.
Fuel System complaints in other Titan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2008 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2008 Nissan Titan, 15% of the model year's 133 complaints. The component named most often is storage › fuel gauge system (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Nissan Titan fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 10V-074 (fuel gauge system, Mar 3, 2010). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Nissan Titan fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 38% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.