Most common 2009 Nissan Titan problems
Share of the 47 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Titan complaints by model year
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2009 Nissan Titan recalls (3)
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.
What 2009 Nissan Titan owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
My fuel gauge on my truck does not work properly. When my gauge shows a quarter tank full its completely empty. The reason i know it doesn't is because it died on me in the middle of an intersection and blocked traffic. The gauge still showed a quarter tank of gas. I had it towed to an auto repair shop and they ended up putting a few gallons of fuel in it and then it started. I do see that there is a recall for this exact issue ( campaign # R1010 and NHTSA # 10v-074 )and i would like to have it repaired before any serious accident happens.
When driving my fuel gage shows a quarter tank but my tank is empty. Other 2009 Nissan Titans, they have the recall from March 2010. But my vin doesnt have it. Even though im having the exact same issue.
Brakes
Tl contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. While traveling at speeds of 45 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle began to decrease in speed. The vehicle speed decreased to 25 MPH however the brakes would not engage any further. The vehicle proceeded to crash into the rear end of a preceding vehicle. The frontal air bags did not deploy on impact. The crash was being investigated by his insurance company. The VIN was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure and the current mileages were 25,000.
While driving down the mountain I attempted to brake. The brake pedal had to be pushed entirely to floor to engage. It was difficult to get the truck to slow down. Luckily after several attempts were made I was able to get the truck to stop. I took the truck to Nissan to be evaluated. They stated it was a failure of the ABS actuator and said they looked it up and there were no recalls at this time. The failure of this part could have cost me my life.
Air bags
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the air bag emblem had separated; however, the air bag emblem cover remained attached. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) which was linked to the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer determined that the clockspring had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 285,000.
Our 2009 Nissan Titan was involved in a roll over accident and no air bags deployed. The driver side air bags did NOT deployed at all. My son ended up with a broken collarbone, fractured back rib and possibly humorous fracture on muscle injuries the accident. My insurance company has inspected the vehicle and has possession of it at a salvage yard. There were no indications that there was something wrong with the air bags or the air bag sensors.
2009 Nissan Titan engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.6L 8-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Nissan Titan a good car?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Titan rates better than average: 42% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Titan at the same age. 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 2009 Nissan Titan?
The fuel & propulsion system — 10 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (9) and air bags (9).
How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Titan have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Nissan Titan problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 40% 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.