Nissan Titan Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Nissan Titan model year (2004–2024) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Nissan Titan Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 677 complaints
18 reported injuries
9 reported deaths
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 767
3 recalls · 550 complaints
9 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 577
3 recalls · 273 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 298
Best Nissan Titan Years to Buy
1 recall · 4 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 7
1 recall · 7 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 10
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES
Problem score: 11
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Nissan Titan — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 10 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 1 | — | 20 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 3 | 38 | 1 | — | 49 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 3 | 22 | 4 | — | 39 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 3 | 35 | — | — | 44 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 3 | 58 | 1 | — | 69 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 3 | 130 | 6 | — | 151 | Good |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 26 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 11 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | 20 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 17 | — | — | 17 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 3 | 32 | — | — | 41 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 2 | 36 | 2 | — | 46 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 4 | 87 | 5 | — | 109 | Good |
| 2007 | 1 | 92 | 2 | — | 99 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 273 | 8 | — | 298 | Caution |
| 2005 | 3 | 550 | 9 | — | 577 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 3 | 677 | 18 | 9 | 767 | Avoid |
All 21 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Nissan Titan Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2022Recent Titan models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2022 stands out with just 7 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Titan units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Titan models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Titan should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Nissan Titan if possible. It has 3 recalls, 677 owner complaints, and 9 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 767 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Titan to buy?+
The 2022 Nissan Titan is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 1 recall and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Titan has the fewest problems?+
The 2022, 2024, 2014 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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