2015 Nissan Titan Problems & Complaints

Better than average83% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Titan at the same age

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Titan with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 83% fewer than a typical Titan model year at the same age, making the 2015 one of the better Titan years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (4 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

12complaints
1recalls
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
3deaths

Most common 2015 Nissan Titan problems

  • Air bags~19,000 miles
    433%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~23,000 miles
    217%
  • Brakes~54,000 miles
    217%
  • Speed control & acceleration~33,000 miles
    217%
  • Electrical system~192,000 miles
    217%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~155,000 miles
    18%
  • Stability & traction control~33,000 miles
    18%
  • Engine & cooling~57,000 miles
    18%
  • Steering
    18%
  • Wheels & tires~192,000 miles
    18%
  • Lights~192,000 miles
    18%

Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Titan complaints by model year

’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’241.0k8914301391334746262211101218790492358131715
Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Titan. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Titan years: 2014, 2015, 2013. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2021, 2004, 2005. Compare all years →

2015 Nissan Titan recalls (1)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-188 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020.

What 2015 Nissan Titan owners say

Air bags

Airbag failed to deploy on a complete front end collision with a -28 maximum delta-v, longitudinal (MPH [km/h]) at 100 milliseconds. Front airbag warning lamp was "Off"

Oct 2024 · crash

Air bag light came on. The steering wheel buttons like cruise control, volume, ect doesn't work when u go down road but when you have it in park and turn full right it work for little bit

Oct 2025

2015 Nissan Titan engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automaticRWD13 / 18 / 15
5.6L 8-cyl5-speed automatic4WD12 / 17 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Titan a good car?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Titan rates better than average: 83% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Titan at the same age. It is one of the best Titan years by this measure. 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 2015 Nissan Titan?

The air bags — 4 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and brakes (2).

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Titan have?

There is 1 recall for the 2015 Nissan Titan, the most recent from March 30, 2020 (inflator module). 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 2015 Nissan Titan problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 60% 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.