1N6AA1E59JN5427272018 NISSAN Titan
2018 NISSAN Titan was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 90 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
Executive Summary
2018 NISSAN Titan
2018 NISSAN Titan was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 4 open recalls on record — verify these have been repaired before purchase. 90 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.
- 4 open recalls — verify these have been repaired before purchase
- 1 injury reported across 90 owner complaints
- Common owner-reported issues: stalling, electrical problems, loss of power
- Electrical is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
- Active or settled class action lawsuit on record for this model — Nissan Titan XD 5.0L Cummins Diesel (2016–2019)
- Manufacturer extended warranty program exists: Cummins extended warranty covers fuel system and emissions components on select 2016–2019 Titan XD diesel units. Verify with dealer using your VIN.
90 owner complaints filed — top areas: Engine/Powertrain (54%), Electrical (17%), Other (14%). Common issues: stalling, electrical problems, loss of power, engine noise, check engine light. 3 crashes reported.
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- NISSAN
- Model
- Titan
- Year
- 2018
- Body Style
- Pickup
- Vehicle Type
- TRUCK
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 5.6L
- Manufacturer
- NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Assembly
- CANTON, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES (USA)
- GVWR
- Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
- Base MSRP
- $30,030
Assembly Plant Quality
Nissan North America (Canton)
Builds Titan, Frontier, Armada, Murano, and Altima. Solid quality record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
- ▸1 complaint(s) involved a fire
The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.
Driver Assistance Features
ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
Deferred Failure Risk
Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones
Documented systemic defect with class action or NHTSA investigation. These issues are often unrepaired at point of sale.
Owners of the 2018 NISSAN Titan report engine/powertrain issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Owners of the 2018 NISSAN Titan report electrical issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
On 4WD/AWD vehicles, neglected differential or transfer case fluid causes metal-on-metal wear. Replacement costs $1,500–$4,000.
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
4 RECALLSNHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 4 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Average repair completion across 4 recalls is ~65%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.
Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.
NISSAN completes recalls at a fair rate (84%). If this vehicle has open recalls, follow up with a dealer — average remedy time is ~21 months.
Avg time to remedy open recall: ~21 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."Read full details...
~44% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness
may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.Read full details...
~31% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
TIRES
SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.Read full details...
~35% chance this recall was never fixed
Moderate RiskSource: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type
Recall Intelligence
Detailed analysis of recall history and severity
⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.
Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix
RECALL DIDN'T FIX ITOwner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components
83% of complaints about "BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA" were filed AFTER recall campaign 19V654000 (2019-12-09) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.
Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.
Manufacturer Recall Response Time
Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance
17 months elapsed between first complaint and recall issuance — a significant delay in consumer protection.
Complaint Intelligence
90 complaints analyzed across 9 system categories
Owner Complaints
HIGH VOLUME90 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
Cylinder 4-5 which caused catastrophic engine failure. CP4 fuel pump. Crank shaft broken, Metal flakes in oil. Differential service. Was on the road from [XXX] to [XXX] and broke down in [XXX]. Just bought the truck from Lakeland Automall on May 8th and broke down on May 31st. Was in a bad spot to pull over and from what I have gathered we were lucky the Truck didn't catch fire. The problem has been confirmed by the Nissan dealership in [XXX] and also by an independent. As of yet it has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. My next call will be to my insurance company for inspection. I was hoping I would be able to fix it on my own by to no avail. No warning lamps or messages before. It started making clanking sounds, we pulled over and then that is when the engine light came on. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My crankshaft broke on the highway. I was travelling at around 70mph. No warnings were given. I lost all power and had to limp it off to the side of the road. The engine was replaced under warranty. This is an ongoing issue for 2016-2019 Nissan Titans. Folks are left with worthless vehicles because they are outside of their warranty period when it happens.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH over a ramp in the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. Later, while depressing the brake pedal, there was a scraping sound coming from the front passenger’s side wheel, and the vehicle started jerking and vibrating and failed to properly stop the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually taken to the local Pep Boys, who determined that the front passenger’s side brake caliper bolt was missing from the brake caliper and informed the contact that the brake caliper needed to be replaced. The brake caliper was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side wheel was damaged due to the failure and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that there was an abnormal pop before the vehicle lost motive power and was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fractured crankshaft, rod bearings, and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while refueling, there was an engine run-on after the vehicle was turned off. The contact determined there was a vapor lock issue and that air was entering the fuel system. The vehicle was difficult to start. There was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact determined that the failure was like TSB: NTB19-049. The contact used a scanner and determined the failure was related to the fuel pump module. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The contact called another local dealer, Victory Nissan Parts Center (307 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37211); who confirmed that parts were backordered for approximately 6 to 8 months. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
The vehicle has recurring starting issues. The battery frequently becomes weak or completely unable to start, sometimes without warning. The issue occurs intermittently and appears electrical in nature. The vehicle may require jump starts or fails to start after sitting or after driving. This raises concern for an electrical or charging system defect. Battery has been replaced 4 times in the past 5 years. Jumped and charged numerous times in between.
Imminent catastrophic engine failure on 2018 Nissan Titan. The engine has developed severe cylinder wall scuffing and loss of compression (150psi vs 264psi spec) on multiple cylinders. This defect can cause loss of power and potential stalling at highway speeds, presenting a safety risk. The failure matches Nissan TSB NTB19-057 (knock/scuffing). Despite a perfect maintenance history, Nissan is denying warranty coverage by claiming there was no oil change service record because the maintenance was not done at a Nissan dealership. The local Nissan dealership confirmed the issue matches the TSB and an independent inspection confirmed the defect is mechanical (piston/cylinder clearance).
Don't really know the truck was running fine doing great and then all of a sudden started acting up they run a diagnostic on it and said it was the EMC was bad and I don't understand why because everything was fine on it
I was in need of medical attention and could not move. The vehicle vehicles, SOS system was unresponsive and ineffective due to the microphone, not working while trying to communicate with the emergency services they were unable to hear me subsequently ending the call under the impression the call was made accidentally. In other cases, this malfunction could mean the difference between life or death.
Transmission failed while driving. Placing my family and others in an unsafe predicament. This seems to be a common problem with Nissan transmission. A quick search on the internet show almost all cvt models do this from this company. How is there only a partial recall on some models?
1. Turbo Actuator / Dealer is currently replacing the defective part. 2. When this part fails, you lose throttle control and acceleration capabilities. This part failed on me at highway speeds, and I had to drift over several lanes of high-speed traffic. I was unable to control the speed of my vehicle, with no ability to accelerate. 3. Not sure if they duplicated or are replacing the part solely by the check engine code of P00AH DTC (Check engine code). 4. It is a known issue with Nissan, and they have extended warranty coverage for 2016 and 2017 model year Titans with the diesel motor, but have refused to address it with the 2018 model, even with the same symptoms and DTC. 5.No, when the failure occurred, the check engine light came on, and the truck lost power. Occurred around September 25, 2025, mileage is 61,489. A claim was filed with Nissan North America under case # 55882533, and they have denied to cover the repair.
I tow full-time as a working nomad. My truck has gone into limp-mode (low-power mode) onto a complete loss of power. I have been stranded on 3 difference occasions. The issue first began at 75,000 miles which I have records of. After this most recent incident, I realized there was a pattern emerging. After further research, I have discovered that there is a lawsuit out for these CP4 fuel systems. I called Nissan and opened a case number. They processed and then stated that they will not assist me since I am not over 100k miles. My odometer is currently at 105K miles. I am not sure if it is safe to drive my truck and I need to relocate soon. What options do I have? Can anything be done about this? From what I am reading online, this is a $10,000 - $15,000 to fix, let alone the thousands of dollars I have already spent on varying part replacements. Nissan/Cummins designed this truck to work with the fuel being sold in Europe. The fuel in the US does not offer the lubrication required to function properly and it’s causing friction on metal which is sending metal shavings in through the fuel system. The fuel filters cannot handle the debris. The only warning signs I received from the vehicle was a dash warning stating low power / no power mode had been engaged as I lost power and had to roll to a stop on the side of the road. Thankfully I was able to get over to safety each time. Then, I stayed stranded on the side of the road (single female traveling alone with dogs) until I was able to figure things out. Nissan refused to tow or offer any support. Existing Lawsuit: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Erratic shifting. As an example, while attempting to pass at highway speeds, the transmission will not downshift responsively (or downshift to low gears/high rpm) leading driver to abandon the pass due to time lag, lack of confidence and power gain loss/stress. Other examples, this 7speed transmission will rev spike at low gears like it was slipping or confused, then it corrects itself. If you have cruise control enabled, the transmission seems to downshift on minor hill climbs, which is not something a normal driver would do. Overall, this transmission and TCM have had issues and recalls in the year prior to this model and in my opinion the flaws continue to exist and need a recall.
I am experiencing engine stalling. I have also experienced dome light flickers or not turning on on occasion along with radio and phone charge connection not always working, like a short of some sort. Also the mirror button allowing the driver and passenger side mirrors to open close sometimes fails as if wiring is OK sometimes and other times not There is not an exact date for the issues as they have occurred on and off since 2019 I did take the truck into Nissan 11/2023 as the radio blacked out and would not turn on. I was told the Main Harness had a shorted out wire and a jumper wire should be installed. Nissan installed a jumper wire for the radio. Occasional flickering lights, charging connections, mirror operations, and engine stalling still remained.
Truck died driving at highway speed, towed vehicle to Nissan dealership, and was quoted at or above 30 thousand dollars in repairs related the dreaded CP4 fuel pump system that has failed on the truck that only had 134,000 miles.
Engine failure. On rural highway with recreational traffic, engine started rattling, within 5 seconds the engine shut off, luckily I was able to get on the shoulder. My truck is currently at a repair facility 300 miles from my home. Waiting on information from shop and extended warranty company. No warning lights whatsoever.
My 2018 Nissan Titan has suffered two engine failures within two years, with fewer than 37,000 miles on the vehicle. Despite following all scheduled preventive maintenance, the engines failed catastrophically. One of these failures occurred with my family in the vehicle, placing their safety at serious risk. Details: The first engine failure happened at approximately [30,000], and the second at around [37,000], both requiring full engine replacements. These were not minor issues — they were sudden, complete losses of engine power. The second failure was especially dangerous, occurring while driving with my family onboard. Despite clear signs of a major defect or systemic issue, Nissan has refused to take responsibility, treating these catastrophic events as if they are routine, isolated failures. I followed all required maintenance schedules, and the vehicle was well cared for. Nissan’s lack of accountability is unacceptable and deeply disappointing. Based on this experience and their failure to stand behind their product, I will not purchase another Nissan vehicle and cannot recommend the brand to others. I am submitting this report to urge the NHTSA to investigate this issue as a potential safety and manufacturing defect that could affect more owners and put more families at risk.
I CANNOT MAKE CALLS ON MY HANDS FREE BECUSE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TCU. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY WANT THOUSANDS TO FIX IT. I CANNOT USE MY HANDS FREE IN MY TRUCK, I CAN HEAR THE VOICE OF OTHERS BUT THEY CANNOT HEAR ME. ITS A HUGE DISTRACTION WHEN MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS. THIS TCU IS CAUSING THE MIC NOT TO WORK. NISSAN HAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS. IT IS UNDER CLASSIFICATION: EL18-006 AND REFERENCE: NTB18-023=NISSAN; MICROPHONE DOES NOT WORK
passenger seat airbag module failure
Component Turbocharger, power train Safety vehicle would not restart so was stranded on highway Unknown if others have had similar issues Components have not been examined at this time but are available Warnings, 1st check engine, 2nd power reduced, 3rd engine was dead Going uphill on the interstate, the check engine light came on. I then observed the turbo boost climbing to 30 PSI, dark smoke coming out of the exhaust, and white smoke. I was attempting to pull over while this happened. When I got to the shoulder of the road , the vehicle was disabled, and coolant was pouring out of the overflow onto the ground. The vehicle needed to be towed to Great Falls, where it is awaiting repair. Vehicle is still not running at this time
While driving my car would almost stall on the highway, if I gave it gas while merging onto the highway it doesn't respond and then almost stall, but then respond after 2 seconds when it was not as clear to merge on the highway. I have had to replace the battery twice and been stranded in the last 3 years, the engine would pretend to start but not kick over. I have seen that this is a common problem when looking into Nissan TItan Forums
Vehicle shut down going down the interstate. After investigating, there’s metal in the oil. Possible spin crankshaft bearing or broken crankshaft
While driving on Interstate 20 at a 75 mph speed in traffic, the truck began a loud knocking noise and the engine shut down. After fighting the dead truck off the roadway from the highway speeds and avoiding traffic, I was able to get the truck safely stopped. Upon attempting to restart the engine, the starter caught on fire. I was able to get the fire extinguished with minimal damage. The truck was towed by a wrecker to my home. I replaced the starter and inspected the wiring harness for fire damages. The truck did restart after sitting for several days, and the knock which was heard on the roadway the day of the failure was excessive. After other checks and inspections, the crankshaft was found to be broken in half causing loud knocking. This is a catastrophic failure with a monetary replacement of approximately $20,000-$30,000.
The truck will deplete batteries within weeks of installation.
Gas spilling out when refilling. Fuel tank had been whistling from beginning ownership in 2020 but no problem refilling. Most recently however gas will quickly overflow when attempting to fill. This has occurred several times recently, but it was never an issue before. Spillage is not dependent on tank volume. Spillage occurs when low and/ or mostly filled. I have to trickle gas from pump in order to fill, but this takes quite a while to put in several gallons. If I attempt to fill normally gas will come gushing out after a few seconds.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the traction control, ABS, check engine, parking sensor error, 4-WD Error, and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the back-over prevention camera was intermittently inoperable while shifted into reverse. The contact stated that occasionally the front driver’s and passenger’s side cameras failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The contact stated that the engine remained running while other features were turned off. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Oil doesn’t get to the 7th cylinder causing unrepairable damage. It’s a known issue by Nissan
Vehicle was well maintained and only drive it around 10,000 miles per year or less. Had no issues or warning signs, my truck just bogged down while going 65mph on the highway. By the time I pulled over and cut it off I checked all fluids and tried to turn it over again, all you hear is a heavy knocking sound like the engine was struggling. Took it to a mechanic shop and found out it had a broken crankshaft, it has under 50,000 miles!
Traveling 65mph down the highway, engine started shaking extremely bad and smoke pouring from the exhaust.
In November of 2022 we heard a knocking noise from the engine and then the low oil warning came on. Vehicle would then not start. When we towed it to the dealership they found noise from the bottom end and low oil pressure code P0524 and verified engine will not start and does make a bad knocking noise during short crank period. Determined the engine came apart internally and had large rod and main bearing material in oil pan loose metal ran through engine and engine will need to be replaced. We had all necessary warranty work done at the certified dealership and all oil changes were done as recommended, all documentation sent to dealership. Nissan would not cover the damage, we were 12,370 miles over warranty and still owed $24,000 on the vehicle. On April 4/17/2023 we paid $17,977 for a new engine on the truck. Upon our research this is a "known" issue with this engine and the crank shaft failing.
The vehicle has loss of power and goes into limp mode unexpectedly. It has done this numerous times on the interstate and regular roads. It is a safety hazard. This has occurred on several dates and we were lucky to be able to pull over safely. We we traveling in Georgia last month and Nissan didn't even have a qualified diesel tech with 3 hours of where we were. We have had ten of thousands of dollars of work to the truck and it still is not fixed. They replaced the computer screen, wiring harness, and I believe parts of the exhaust system. They had the truck for months.
TRUCK WOULD NOT START IT IS A 2018 NISSIAN TITAN XD WITH 41000 MILES ON IT AND HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A NISSIAN DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS THE LIFTER FUEL PUMP BAD CALLED NISSIAN CORP HELP NUMBER AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER IT SINCE FACTORY WARRANTY RAN OUT 3 MONTHS AGO SO HAD TO PAY $2300 OUT OF POCKET TO REPLACE AND AS I HAVE READ THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH THESE LIFTER PUMPS IN THESE NISSIAN TITAN TRUCKS
Engine started vibrating and shut off on expectantly at highway speeds. Leaving vehicle disabled in traffic. The crank was found to have cracked.
I was driving down the interstate and my crankshaft broke. It happened suddenly and I lost all power and luckily no one ran into the back of me as I slowed down and made my way to the shoulder. There I sat for 2 hrs waiting for the tow truck. There were no signs or warning lights prior to the engine loosing all power. Nissan inspected and has confirmed it is a broken camshaft and will not warranty it.
While traveling at highway speed, engine suddenly started making noise, shaking, and lost power without warning or check engine light. Vehicle was towed to dealer, suspected crankshaft failure, quoted $31,000 by dealer to replace engine.
Earlier this year my 2018 Nissan Titan experienced catastrophic engine failure at only 56,376 miles. I then learned it was due to a manufacturing defect that is very common on 2017-2019 Nissan Titans and other Nissan models with the same engine. This issue is well known to Nissan as evidenced by Nissan Service Bulletin NTB19-057 which was first issued in July 2019. Most failures have occurred when the vehicles are so new that the manufacturer’s warranty provides engine replacement. Mine, unfortunately, occurred three months after the powertrain warranty expired. I filed a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs and Nissan took no responsibility and provided no financial assistance. I was forced to pay for engine replacement at a cost of $8,755.03. The website [XXX] has numerous forums relating to this issue with the main thread having 3000+ posts from owners who have experienced catastrophic engine failure. As these vehicles all have expiring powertrain warranties, Nissan is leaving owners like me to pay extremely high repair bills due to this known factory defect. As premature catastrophic engine failure is an obvious safety issue, Nissan should have the responsibility to issue a recall and repair these vehicles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
High pressure fuel pump failed (CP4 pump) and put metal through the entire fuel system causes over 10k in repairs and the truck only has 54,000 miles
Crankshaft failure resulting in complete engine failure. I still have both halves of the crankshaft laying on my bench. During the engine failure experience the truck lost all engine power and came to a stop alongside of interstate barrier wall. I couldn't even open my door without obstructing a lane of interstate traffic. No warning lights led up to the event or any symptoms leading to the catastrophic engine failure.
Fuel sender unit doesn’t work. Doesn’t log when the tank is full stays on empty at all times. Research shows this is a known issue with other Nissan models but I don’t see a recall for this model.
There is a known issue with the engine where the cylinder 7 is scored. If left untreated it is possible that the engine could misfire or stop working all together due to oil entering the engine. Tried contacting Nissan about it and was told that it is not their problem since it is out of warranty. Currently the engine produces a loud ticking and there is lack of power. A dealership has inspected and confirmed the issue and stated it does need repaired or it is not safe to drive.
Crankshaft broke on the freeway seizing the motor vehicle 101,000 miles
Traveling home from working nightshift. I fueled up my truck with diesel and started my commute home which is 85 miles to my residence from work. 60 miles into my commute without warning and no alerts my truck suddenly lost power to everything… engine, steering, acceleration, and electrical. Final able to pull off the road with difficulty steering. Came to a stop and everything shuts off. All the warning lights lit up but no exact detail to what caused it. Had it towed to service shop after failure to start and the sound it made trying to start wasn’t normal. Technicians ran my codes and found nothing that could diagnose the problem.
The crankshaft broke on original engine then my warranty company CARS plus protection sent another engine with 80k miles and mechanic installed and made it 60miles and the crankshaft broke on that engine as well. Warrenty after that did nothing and has still done nothing this incident start on April 28th 2023. I have still been making payments and kept insurance up to date have no choice I don’t have $20k to buy a new engine. Truck is still at mechanics shop
The truck left me stranded on the side of the road resulting in a total engine failure. Zero warning signs. Truck was towed at my expensive resulting in 29 days without the vehicle while nissan replaced the engine
I was driving the truck down the interstate with the cruise set at 70-75 mph and without warning, the truck starts shaking violently and making very loud noises from the wngine and then the engine shuts off and power steering is lost while traveling at highway speeds in traffic. The failure was diagnosed as a crankshaft failure which snapped the crankshaft in the engine. The quote from Nissan to replace the engine out of warranty varies between 35k-42k which TOTALS this vehicle for an engine failure that they are at fault for. Nissan knowingly sold vehicles with faulty engines by putting the safety concerns and financial burden for the public to the wayside. This needs to be addressed soon before someone is seriously injured due to Nissan’s negligence and recklessness for customer safety.
While travelling at 80km/h down a slight hill and towing my caravan the vehicle started shuttering vigorously and then the engine just shut down, had to pull up the vehicle using the caravan brakes, Had the vehicle towed back to the Australian Importers as I am located in Australia and they have told me it has a crankshaft failure.
My vehicle was driving down the highway at 70 mph when without any warning the engine shut off resulting in the loss of power steering. I had to navigate through traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. I had the vehicle towed to Nissan dealership after a couple weeks I was made aware that the engine needed to be replaced. The truck suffered. A broken crankshaft and main fuel components were replaced as well.
Engine failure with a broken crankshaft. - Front driveshaft replaced. - Rear driveshaft replaced. - Transfer case replaced. - Real output shaft seal replaced. - Steering gearbox replaced. - Idler arm replaced. - Body wiring harness replaced. - Lift Pump replaced.
My rack and pinion it’s leaking the power steering and the Nissan or no auto parts store make it so not even Nissan can get the problem fix
Was driving down the interstate going 70 mph truck started loosing power without any warning or check engine light's. Truck started vibrating violently to the point almost lost control of truck. Dealer says broke crankshaft in motor truck only has 77k miles on it. This should be looked into as it’s happening a lot with models with the Cummings diesel motor. Please look into this before someone is killed. Thank you for keeping us safe.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 to 60 mph, the vehicle in front of him braked abruptly, and he crashed into the rear of a hauling trailer. The front end was damaged. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no reported injuries or fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the towing lot. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while reversing at 2-3 MPH, the rearview camera was inoperable, causing the vehicle to strike an unoccupied vehicle parked on the street. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,200.
Elk hunting on a mountain towing trailer with UTV, road was somewhat rough in 4wheel drive suddenly engine goes into limp mode. It took almost 4 hrs to get off the mountain in limp mode....once off towed vehicle 200 miles to nearest dealer (redding,ca). Cause: A sensor in the overflow for the radiator failed and put the truck into limp mode. There was no actual engine failure or any low coolant. Just very poor design on cummings part....
Broken crank shaft caused the truck to stall in the road
While Driving in normal Driving conditions, The Auto at 30 mph will Rev the RPMS up to as much as 5000 rpm before the Transmission will catch and accelerate loosing the ability to accelerate on demand when needed such as merging on to a Highway of speeds of 55 mph or higher. This behavior happens almost every single time acceleration is demanded and is not due to a lack of ATF fluid in the transmission. As the vehcile has done this after The local Service center of nissan in my area had just done the 20k mile check up. This has been on going and constant behavior since I purchased This nissan Titan in 2021. Truck currently has 35k, and has had all service suggestions done. This is a danger to my family and myself as lack of power can cause extreme danagers when you are trying to gain speed to merge onto a busy highway and you are running out of roadway to gain speed and you have to use the emergency lane to have access to safe area to gain enough speed to safely merge. This is a well known issue with this model, as I have been seeing other owners complain for sometime online in forums, when I researched if anyone else had this issue.
the flame broke when the vehicle was running
when I buy the car . I pay guaranty for oil change after 100,000 miles and cover my tires
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, several unknown warning lights started to illuminate off and on. The contact then stated that while the vehicle was in the idle position, the RPMS revved, increased, and decreased continuously. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical harness needed to be replaced. The battery and accelerator pedal was replaced. However, the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V495000 (Electrical System) though the VIN was included, and stated that the harness tampered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
I placed my 2018 truck in park and left it running. Once I had retrieved my items from the truck, I stepped onto the running board and pushed the button to turn the truck off. It suddenly lunged forward, throwing me to the driveway. The truck proceeded to roll down my driveway, rolling over my foot, and across the street; hitting my neighbor's van. I sustained multiple injuries from being thrown to the driveway, my truck's front end was severely damaged, and my neighbor's van sustained damages. I feel all of this happened due to the recall of the 2020-2021 Nissan Titan for a roll away issue. I am out of pocket for deductibles to get my truck repaired and had to use my insurance to pay the claim for my truck and the damaged van. I feel this all due to a defect in the 2018 Nissan Titan Crew Max, that is evident in the recall of the 2021-2022 Nissan Titan.
The truck loses power and drops to 3000 rpm. When it gets to 3000 rpm the trucks shakes as the rpms jump from 3000 to 3500 rpm. I have videos that site will not allow upload of.
Attempted to shift vehicle into four wheel drive high mode. 4WD error message appeared in center display, as well as traction control and ABS warning indicators. 4WD was inoperative. Attempted to shift into four wheel drive high multiple times, with no success. Not sure if the traction control and ABS warning indicators are actually indicating that these systems are inoperative or not. These warnings stay on after switching back to 2WD mode, and are only extinguished after the engine is shut off and restarted. I believe the lack of 4WD can be considered a safety issue depending on the weather conditions and where the vehicle is located when this failure occurs. Dealer confirmed issue, and is replacing the transfer case, under warranty. I did a bit of research on an internet forum covering this vehicle, and found that others have had this same issue, and it has been identified as a broken shift fork in the transfer case.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while attempting to add fuel into the vehicle, the fuel overflowed from the fuel filler neck before the fuel tank was full. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank and the fuel tank canister to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on 3 different occasions but was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
At highway speed of 65 MPH, passenger-rear tire started to make slight thumping sound. After a few minutes, it became much louder. I pulled off the road to investigate and found that treads were completely delaminating from tire. Tire was inflated to 74 psi and they have always been properly maintained. Only 24,000 miles on tire (vehicle purchased new in Feb, 2019). No injuries but had I not pulled over right away, there is no doubt that a blowout would have occurred with potentially devastating consequences. The vehicle is a 2018 Nissan Titan XD, Platinum Reserve, purchased at Baxter, Nissan of Bellevue, Nebraska.
My Nissan has 35 thousand miles on it it use it as a pleasure vehicle. I was driving the other day and it started shifting really high motor racing loud and not really going anywhere. It was like the transmission was slipping. It had never done this before. I thought it was a isolated incident but the next few days going to get gas and groceries (17 miles one way) it did it again this time starting in low gear the tachometer raced up to 5 -6 thousand rpm before it shifted and when it hit 2gear it did it again and 3rd gear all the time acting like the transmission was slipping. I read on some sites that this model has this problem and nobody seems to want to take accountability for this problem. I paid 33thousand dollars for this truck and it isn’t even broken in but it is broken! So help me what should I do I ask you first so you can give me guidance! Thanks Dennis Nash
1.The Engine Sub-Harness Assembly failed; melted, I feel due to the engine heat, because this harness insulation is not heat rated and melted off the wire. 2.The dashboard engine light came on and would not go off. 3.The Robbins Nissan Dealership I took my truck to in Humble, Tx. 77338 lied and said this failure was caused by rodent damage; which I know for a fact that my garage is very clean and I've never even seen any signs of rodents. 4.I first noticed a problem approximately in June of 2021 when the dashboard engine light came on and never went off. 5.By this dealership blaming it on rodent damage, this defective harness was not covered by the Nissan North America, Inc. Warranty, so I was charged $1,522.14 for this repair.
while I'm driving my truck, it has a Cummins Diesel engine, at certain times I guess that the engine goes through a regen process, when it odes this process then the cab is filled with noxious gases. This process last a few minutes and causes you to lower the windows to get rid of the toxic gases. I reported it to my Nissan Dealer twice when I took it in for it's service, they acted like they had never heard about it before and told me that there was no issue with my truck. that I had to drive it more to get it to stop ding it. Is this normal or are we being poisoned or getting cancer from these events?
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN WENT BLANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO EMPIRE LAKEWOOD NISSAN (14707 W COLFAX AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80401) BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,400.
MY 2018 NISSAN TITAN STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. I HAVE 28000 MILES ON THE TRUCK THE NOISE HAS GOTTEN LOUDER IN THE LAST 6,000 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME IT'S NORMAL. THERE IS NO WAY IT'S NORMAL. THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE 2ND GENERATION TITAN
TIRES ARE LOSING AIR ON THE SIDEWALL THAT'S CRACKING OR BREAKING DOWN. NO PUNCTURE OR DAMAGE IS VISIBLE. BUT WITHIN A HOUR TIRE BECOMES FLARE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND GOT INSIDE AND MY TMPS LIGHT WAS ON AND PRESSURE WAS LOW.
I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLIN BACKWARDS. SECOND DAY PARKED IT AGAIN AT NIGHT AND WHEN I WOKE UP THE VEHICLE HAD ROLLED DOWN AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ACCORDING TO THEM NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I WENT ON MY OWN AND DID THREE PARKING TESTS AND EVERY TIME IT ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. I FILMED THE INCIDENT AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. AT THAT TIME THEY KEPT THE TRUCK FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THEY HAD A SPECIALIST FROM CORPORATE NISSAN COME IN AND HIS FINDINGS WERE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE AND THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THAT DOESN'T SOLVE THE ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE ROLLING BACKWARDS WHILE PARKED.I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 2 1/2 YEARS AND NO ISSUES UNTIL NOW. SNOW IS NOT A NEW SITUATION BECAUSE I LIVE IN UPSTATE NY. IT JUST STARTED ON 1/1/21 AND IT HASN'T STOPPED ROLLING BACKWARDS. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT NISSAN IS NOT ADDRESSING. I DO HAVE THE VIDEOS BUT I DO NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO UPLOAD.
I HAVE A 2018 NISSAN TITAN SV XD, SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW THERE IS NOW WARNING BUZZER FOR THE DRIVER SEAT IF THE SEAT BELT IS UNBUCKLED AND YOUR DRIVING,THIS ALSO APPLIES IF THERE IS A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT WHO IS NOT BUCKLED UP, THE ONLY THING THAT SHOWS IS A ICON ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. AT ONE POINT WE ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE WITH THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ONLY TO TELL US THIS IS NORMAL.. AS A SERIOUS SEAT BELT USER WHEN DRIVING, WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE WITH NO BUZZER WARNING OF A UNBUCKLED SEAT BELT WHILE DRIVING. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW IN APRIL 2019. THIS ISSUE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION IN MAY 2019.
THERE IS A VOX SMELL/FUMES/VAPORS FROM THE DIESEL POWER PLANT THAT KEEPS COMING INTO THE CAB CAUSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INHALE THESE POTENTIAL POISONOUS/HAZARDOUS GASES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE EXCEPT FOR ME NOT DRIVING IT ENOUGH.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED HEATED AND COOLED SEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE DOES NOT HEAT OR COOL EFFECTIVELY. THERE IS BARELY A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFF AND ON. DEALER ADVISED IT MUST COMPLETELY STOP WORKING TO FIX EVEN THOUGH IT HEATS LESS THAN HALF OF WHAT THE PASSENGER SEAT DOES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL METAL ON METAL SOUND DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORMULA NISSAN 1504 US-302, BARRE, VT 05641 (802) 479-2277 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD, STEERING RACK, GEAR LINKAGE, AND SWAY ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SHUDDERED AND DROVE INTO A SNOWBANK. WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORMULA NISSAN 1504 US-302, BARRE, VT 05641 (802) 479-2277 BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO SENT AN INVESTIGATOR WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
1. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE BRAKED HARD ON THE HIGHWAY TO AVOID A CAR THAT FAILED TO YIELD WHILE MERGING. THE OTHER VEHICLE THEN BRAKED HARD AND I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO GET IN FRONT BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF, BUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT REV THE RPM'S OR HAVE ANY RESPONSE TO THE GAS PEDAL FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. LUCKILY A COLLISION DID NOT OCCUR. 2. WHILE TAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A STEEP INCLINE DRIVE FROM A HIGHWAY THE TRUCK ONCE AGAIN WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE TRUCK WAS JUST SITTING ON THE INCLINE FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS BEFORE IT RESPONDED TO THE GAS PEDAL AND CLIMBED THE HILL. THERE WAS A VEHICLE FOLLOWING BEHIND INTO THE DRIVE AND HAD TO STOP TO AVOID COLLIDING INTO MY REAR END AS THE TRUCK WOULD NOT GO FOR A FEW SECONDS. I AM NOT EXACTLY SURE HOW TO DESCRIBE THESE TWO INCIDENTS OTHER THAN IT IS A "DEAD PEDAL" FOR SEVERAL SECONDS WHEN PROPULSION IS TRULY NEEDED
2018 NISSAN TITAN PRO-4X WITH 7118 MILES. TRUCK HAS BEGUN TO REV HIGH DURING ACCELERATION, SLOWING ACCELERATION & SHIFTING. THE TRUCK ALSO RANDOMLY DOWN SHIFTS DURING HIGHWAY USE. THIS TAKES PLACE DURING NORMAL OR EXTREME ACCELERATION ON BOTH HIGHWAY & STREET USE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE LACK OF ACCELERATION THAT MAY BE NEEDED IN ORDER TO SAFELY MERGE INTO TRAFFIC.
ON NO LESS THAN 30 OCCASIONS, THIS TRUCK, UPON ENTERING AN INTERSECTION OR ENTERING A PASSING LANE WENT "PEDAL DEAD" MEANING THE ACCELERATOR FAILED TO OPERATE LEAVING ME, MY FAMILY AND THE PEOPLE IN THE ONCOMING VEHICLES IN DIRECT DANGER OF COLLISION.. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, THEY SAY THEY FIND NOTHING. I HAVE FOUND 20 PLUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME THING FROM OTHER CONSUMERS. THIS TIME MY TRUCK IS NOW ON DAY 20 AT THE DEALER. WITH THIS TRUCK DYEING UPON ENTERING INTERSECTIONS AND PASSING LANES, SOMEONE WILL BE KILLED, IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. I BOTH THIS NEW, MY FIRST COMPLAINT WAS IN JANUARY OF 2109 AT 242 MILES, NOW 11 MONTHS LATER IT ONLY HAS 3300 MILES ON IT BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS AND IT IS ABSOLUTELY GOING TO CREATE AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. THE FAULTS OCCUR WHEN TURNING ONTO A RAMP, PULLING INTO AN INTERSECTION, OR MANEUVERING INTO THE PASSING LANE. I HAVE SIGNED LETTERS FROM TWO PASSENGERS IN HAND WHO HAVE NOT ONLY EXPERIENCED IT FIRST HAND, THEY WILL NO LONGER RIDE IN THE TRUCK AS WELL AS OVER 20 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS FROM COMPLAINT.COM FOR THE SAME MATTER
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK IT HAS A HIGH PITCH WHISTLE AND BLOWS GAS BACK OUT ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK AND ON THE GROUND CAUSING A FIRE HAZARD. NISSAN KNOWS OF THE ISSUE AND HAS ISSUED A TSB BUT I FEEL IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS BURNT OR KILLED THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
AS I WAS PUMPING GAS THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO MAKE A HOWLING SOUND AND BEGUN TO SPIT THE GAS BACK OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES, AND HAS BECOME WORRISOME.
WHILE THE TRUCK IS FUELING AND STATIONARY THE FILLER NECK EMITS A HIGH-PITCHED WHINE NOISE. THE NOISE VARIES IN PITCH WITH RELATION TO HOW FULL THE TANK BECOMES. THE MENTIONED COMPLAINT HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE FIRST FILL UP WHEN I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT. ADDITIONALLY, I'VE MADE ATTEMPTS OF INFORMING TWO SEPARATE DEALERS OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND PROVIDED VIDEO OF THE COMPLAINT. ONE ASKED FOR A COPY OF VIDEO, AND THE OTHER SAID THE ENGINEERS ARE AWARE AND WILL RESPOND SHORTLY. THAT WAS SEVERAL MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS COMPLAINT AND STILL HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ATTEMPTED TO JUMPSTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HENDERSON NISSAN (295 AUTO MALL DR, HENDERSON, NV 89014) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL THE ELECTRICAL HARNESSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RODENT DAMAGE. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM JUNE 2, 2019 UNTIL AUGUST 6, 2019. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,916.
I JUST BOUGHT THIS NISSAN TITAN AND WAS NOT IN FORMED OF THIS { TAKATA RECALL}...AND WHAT IS PERMAPLATE SOUNDGARD ITS UNDER THE DEALERS APPEARANCE PLAN . ITOLD THEM I DID NOT WANT THINGS THAT THE MANUFACTURE HAS ALREADY PUT ON THE TRUCK SUCH AS PAINT PROTECTION SEAT PROTECTION CHEMICALES.. I ONLY DROVE IT FROM THE DEALER TO HOME SO NOTHING HAS HAPPENED THAT I CAN SAY FOR SURE EXCEPT LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DOORS SEEMED DIFFERENT AND CRUSE SEEMED TO WORK AND NEXT TIME I FOUND IT TOOK A WHILE FOR ME TO GET IT TO WORK
ON DATE THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED, BEFORE WE DROVE TRUCK OFF LOT, CENTER CONSOLE HAD UPDATE ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED (SEE IMAGES). NOTHING ON CENTER CONSOLE WOULD WORK, BUT VEHICLE WOULD RUN FINE. BLIND SPOT DETECTION WOULD NOT WORK. SYSTEM WOULD TRY TO REBOOT ITSELF FOR ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE SYSTEM WOULD COME BACK ONLINE AND EVERYTHING WOULD BE NORMAL, INCLUDING BLIND SPOT DETECTION. NEXT DAY, I TOOK TRUCK TO WORK AND CONSOLE WENT OUT AGAIN AS I WAS DRIVING. BLIND SPOT DETECTION NO LONGER WORKED AGAIN. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. THEY CONFIRMED IT HAD THE LATEST SOFTWARE UPDATE AND DETERMINED HEAD UNIT WAS BAD AND ARE REPLACING IT NOW.
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN JULY 2018. WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALER SHIP TO BE DIAGNOSED. I WAS TOLD "THEY WERE AWARE OF ISSUES WITH SOME OF THESE ENGINES AND 2 OTHER VECHICLES HAVE ALREADY REQUIRED THE MOTORS BE REPLACED BY THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I DECIDED TO GET A SECOND OPINION SO I WENT TO ANOTHER NISSAN DEALER. THIS DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT THEY HAVE A FACTORY NOTICE STATING THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THIS MOTOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLLING ME THEY CAN NOT PERFORM THE FACTORY REQUIRED TEST FOR THREE WEEKS AND IF IT IS DETERMINED IT IS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE IT WILL BE ANOTHER 3 TO 4 WEEKS UNTIL THE ENGINE CAN BE REPLACED. IN THE MEAN TIME I AM STILL DRIVING THE VEHICLE. IN THE EVENT THAT THIS ENGINE FAILS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING AND LOSS OF BRAKES. CURRENTLY THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS OR NOTICES SENT OUT TO THE CONSUMER AND FROM WHAT I AM TOLD IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY OF THESE VEHICLES ARE DEFECTIVE AND CURRENTLY ON THE ROAD.
WHEN FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (AS TO PULL OUT ON ENTRANCE RAMP) IT HAS DIESEL LAG RESPONSE (JUST TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO ACCELERATE) AND ALSO TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFTING ISSUES DURING THIS TIME. SOMETIMES INTERMITTENT I HAD A NEAR MISS EXPERIENCE WHEN THIS HAPPENED TO ME I WAS PULLING OUT ONTO THE HIGHWAY FROM THE ENTRANCE RAMP..
WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO A FOUR LANE ROAD WITH MEDIAN SEPARATING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LANES, I BEGAN TO PULL OUT AND WHEN PART WAY ACROSS WAS FACED WITH AN EMERGENCY WITH A CAR RACING AT ME IN THE SECOND LANE. FLOORING THE ACCELERATOR, THE TRUCK FAILED TO ACCELERATE OR DOWNSHIFT THROUGH THE TURN. THIS IS BRAND NEW 2018 TITAN XD DIESEL 2000 MILES ON IT. FIRST TRIP TO DEALER TOLD NO CODES ALL FIRMWARE UP TO DATE. "YOU NEED TO DRIVE SOME MORE FOR IT TO LEARN" SYMTOMS STILL EVIDENT AFTER 600 MILES. DEALER FOUND NOTHING AND NISSAN SAID RELEASE TO CUSTOMER. "UNABLE TO REPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN." FILED CASE WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. TOLD TO TAKE TO DIFFERENT DEALER FOR SECOND OPINION. SAME ANSWERS. NISSAN SCHEDULED ENGINEER TO MEET ME AT DEALER. DUPLICATED DELAY / LACK OF DRIVE OVER TO MEET ENGINEER. TEST DROVE FOR 30 MINUTES WHERE ENGINEER DUPLICATED HARD SHIFTS BUT NOT DELAYS. MY OPINION BUT HE NEVER TRIED TO MIMIC CONDITIONS FOR DELAY. REPORT " NO PROBLEMS FOUND, EVERYTHING TO MAUNFACTURES DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS. " TOOK BACK TO FIRST DEALER AND TEST DROVE WITH TECH WHO IMMEDIATELY AND REPEATEDLY REPEATED PROBLEM OF DELAY / NO ACCELERATION FOR MULTIPLE SECONDS WITH ACCELERATOR FLOORED. SAID NISSAN NEVER CAME UP WITH FIX, THEY ALL DO IT. ALSO, OFFERED HIS OWN SITUATION WHERE ON A TEST DRIVE ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI AFTER MAKING A TURN ON A HIGHWAY FEEDER ROAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT AFTER 3 YEARS.
TRUCK HAS BAD HESITATION WHEN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING FROM GEAR TO GEAR AND THE RPMS FLUCTUATE BADLY. NO LOW END POWER. THIS CONDITION IS WORSE WHEN TOWING. DEALER SAID THEY ALL DO THIS. I HAVE OWNED 4 TITANS INCLUDING MY 2018 NONE OF MY OTHER TRUCKS DID THIS. WISH I DIDN'T TRADE IN MY 2013
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BRAND NEW ON 7/16/2018. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM DEALERSHIP AND NEXT DAY ON SMOOTH HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60MPH - 80MPH YOU CAN FEEL IT SHAKING. YOU CAN WATCH THE PASSENGER SEAT SHAKE AS IF ON A UNLOADED WASHING MACHINE. EVEN WITH A PASSENGER THEY NOTICED THEY SHAKE TOO. IT IS A VERY NOTICEABLE SHAKE ESPECIALLY AROUND 72MPH, AS IT SEEMS LIKE A WHEEL UNBALANCED OR ALIGNMENT IS NOT RIGHT. I BROUGHT TRUCK BACK INTO THE DON DAVIS NISSAN DEALERSHIP ON 7/17/18 BUT THE DEALERSHIP JUST SHRUGGED IT OFF SAYING IT MIGHT BE A FLAT SPOT IN THE TIRE AND DID NOTHING. TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT FOR A DEW HUNDRED MILES. THIS IS A PRETTY BAD SHAKE WHEN DRIVING WHICH I HAVE NEVER SEEN ON OTHER BRAND NEW TRUCKS.
IN A ROLLING STOP VEHICLE HESITATES/LAGS/STALLS 2ND VISIT THEY DID A SOFTWARE UP GRADE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES NOT FIX WAS TOLD TAKES 2000 MILES FOR TRUCK TO GET USED TO NEW SOFTWARE NOW AT 11000 MILES SAME ISSUE
MY JOB REQUIRES ME TO TRAVEL A LOT AND IN DOING SO WHEN I'M EITHER MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE OR NEEDING TO PULL OUT AT INTERSECTIONS FROM A DEAD STOP . IT'S AS THO MY TRUCK STALLS AND MY THROTTLE RESPONSE GOES DEAD . LEAVING THE OTHER CARS DO COME CLOSE IN REAR ENDING ME . IT'S SCARY ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE MY WIFE ALONG WITH MY THREE KIDS RANGING FROM 8 TO 12 MONTHS OF AGE .
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 90 total NHTSA complaints filed over 9 years, with the worst year being 2024 (19 complaints).
The amber reliability line is declining — recent years score around 90/100, lower than earlier in the vehicle's life. This pattern indicates issues are accumulating over time rather than being resolved, which is a concern for used buyers.
The recalls (red dashed lines) followed the first complaints by 1 year — a typical response window; neither unusually fast nor a pattern of denial.
Red dots on the amber line flag 3 years (2022, 2023, 2025) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.
Manufacturer Extended Warranties & Special Coverage
1 known program match this vehicle — verify current eligibility with dealer using your VIN
5.0L Cummins V8 diesel engines in the Titan XD develop fuel injector failures, DEF system faults triggering engine derate, and coolant contamination leading to engine damage. Cummins issued extended warranty programs and FCA/Nissan separately addressed fuel system failures through special coverage authorizations.
Coverage eligibility depends on your VIN, original sale date, and current mileage. Always verify with an authorized dealer or manufacturer customer service — programs may have been updated since this database was compiled.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
- ▸5.0L Cummins V8 Turbo Diesel: widespread fuel injector failures causing hard starts, misfires, and engine stalling
- ▸DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) system faults triggering engine derate — vehicle may enter limp mode or refuse to start
- ▸Coolant contamination leading to catastrophic engine damage on some units
- ▸Multiple class action lawsuits filed against Nissan and Cummins over undisclosed defects
- ▸Cummins issued extended warranty programs covering fuel system and emissions components — verify coverage status
Repair Cost Intelligence
Estimated repair costs for known NISSAN Titan defects — quantify your risk in dollars
Cummins 5.0L diesel engine
Cummins/Nissan settlement covers some repairs; verify VIN eligibility first
diesel particulate filter
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5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate
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5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
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Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $34,250 (~$571/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Estimated Market Value
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Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2018 NISSAN Titan — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
27% estimated recall probability — some indicators present but not alarming.
- ▸Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model
- ▸Active class action lawsuit — legal pressure often accelerates recalls
Maintenance Schedule
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Insurance Cost Estimate
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Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History
Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations
NISSAN has been fined $3M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Failure to file required Early Warning Reports on vehicle defects.
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Complete Data Table
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Vehicle Identity
| VIN | 1N6AA1E59JN542727 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Make | NISSAN |
| Model | Titan |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Pickup |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Displacement (L) | 5.6 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Assembly City | CANTON |
| Assembly Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | 1N6 |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 9 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | J |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | N |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 542727 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 4 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 90 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/3/2026, 9:16:06 PM.