Nissan Titan Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Nissan Titan — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Excellent | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2022Best | Excellent | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2021 | Excellent | 2 | 32 | 4 | 1 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | 2 | 16 | 3 | 4 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | 1 | 29 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | 1 | 56 | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2017 | Good | 2 | 125 | 6 | 6 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | 1 | 154 | 5 | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2014 | Excellent | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2013 | Excellent | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | 17 | 1 | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | — | 31 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 1 | 36 | 7 | 2 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 3 | 86 | 4 | 5 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | — | 92 | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | 1 | 273 | 11 | 8 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2005 | Avoid | 1 | 550 | 11 | 9 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 4 | 677 | 28 | 18 | 9 | Power Train | Full report → |
21 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Nissan Titan Problems
Based on 2,229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nissan Titan Reliability
What year Titan has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Nissan Titan had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 677 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Nissan Titan reliable?
The Nissan Titan has accumulated 2,229 owner-filed complaints and 29 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 13 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2022 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Titan.
What are the most common Titan problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (739 reports), Engine (240 reports), Service Brakes / Hydraulic (191 reports), Electrical System (147 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Titan has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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