Nissan Titan years to avoid
More than twice the Titan's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan Titan years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Nissan Titan complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Titan problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission1,353
- Engine585
- Brakes507
- Fuel system277
- Electrical272
- Suspension210
- Airbags155
- Body78
- Steering66
- Acceleration52
- Tires51
- Driver assistance51
Most reported problems on the Nissan Titan
Fuel gauge 135Brake failure 126Stalling 105Grinding brakes 103ABS 96Loss of power 92Harsh shifting 84Fuel smell 73Airbag light 72Knocking 67Jerking 64Shudder 57Door locks 48Whining noise 40Overheating 22Headlights 21Premature wear 15
Nissan Titan problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 15 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 18 | Transmission | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2022 | 88 | 14 | Transmission | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 62 | 58 | Transmission | 14,900 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 74 | 23 | Electrical | 8,500 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 69 | 49 | Engine | 15,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 50 | 90 | Engine | 15,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 23 | 187 | Engine | 19,000 | 3 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 81 | 12 | Airbags | 35,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 82 | 10 | Brakes | 24,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 81 | 11 | Airbags | 40,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 77 | 22 | Airbags | 64,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 85 | 26 | Engine | 45,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 46 | Brakes | 55,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 64 | 47 | Fuel system | 56,147 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2008 | 32 | 133 | Transmission | 61,000 | 5 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 36 | 139 | Transmission | 64,000 | 1 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 430 | Transmission | 63,000 | 5 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 891 | Transmission | 66,507 | 4 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,046 | Transmission | 60,000 | 5 | 28 | Avoid |
Recalls 34
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Questions about the Nissan Titan
What years of the Nissan Titan should you avoid?
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2017. Each has more than twice the Nissan Titan's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 1,046, mostly about transmission and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Titan?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Titan?
Transmission, with 1,353 complaints across all years, followed by engine (585) and brakes (507).
How many recalls does the Nissan Titan have?
34 recalls between 2004 and 2024. The 2021 model year has the most, with 5.
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