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Nissan Titan common problems

Owners of 2015–2024 Nissan Titan vehicles have filed 336 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (93% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.

336
Owner complaints
33
Recall campaigns
14
Crash-related reports
10
Injury reports

Most reported problem areas

By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 10 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.

12 fire-related reports 3 reports involving a death

How to read this before buying

Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.

The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.

Recent safety events

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed2016 titan

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23020

    Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

  2. Investigation closed2017 titan

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23020

    Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

  3. Investigation closed2018 titan

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23020

    Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

  4. Investigation closed2019 titan

    NHTSA closed investigation PE23020

    Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.

  5. Recall2021 titan

    Recall 24V580000

    An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  6. Recall2024 titan

    Recall 24V580000

    An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Frequently asked

What are the most common Nissan Titan problems?
Across 336 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2024 Nissan Titan vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (93%), airbags (6%), suspension (0%).
Which Nissan Titan model year has the most complaints?
In our index, the 2017 Nissan Titan has the most owner complaints, with 172 filed.
Are Nissan Titan problems dangerous?
Of the 336 complaints on record, 14 mention a crash, 12 mention a fire and 10 mention an injury, and 3 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.

Problems by model year

The 2017 accounts for the most complaints (172). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.

Where this comes from

Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.