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2015 Nissan Titan problems

The most common problem on the 2015 Nissan Titan is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Titan model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
81/100
Owner complaints
12
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
101
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
14-15mpg

The worst 2015 Nissan Titan problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    2

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls 1

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported March 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 20V188000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2015 Nissan Titan

Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Nissan Titan 101

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 101 bulletins for the 2015 Nissan Titan

2015 Nissan Titan fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.6L 8‑cylRWD131815
5.6L 8‑cyl4WD121714

What 2015 Nissan Titan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 5, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · 191,704 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the turn signal was making an abnormal clicking sound. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact noticed that the wires were exposed. Upon opening the hood, the fuse box lid was missing, and the wires were showing. The contact stated that the plastic had melted. The taillight and brake lights were inoperable. There was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger’s side front wheel, and there were nicks on the rim, and the center cap on the wheel was missing. The contact stated that the front windshield was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the wheel was detaching. The contact stated that either the fuse or the bulb was the cause of the sound and that there was an electrical issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 191,704.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Acceleration, Airbags · NC

Air bag light came on. The steering wheel buttons like cruise control, volume, ect doesn't work when u go down road but when you have it in park and turn full right it work for little bit

Filed Oct 17, 2024 · Airbags · TX · crash

Airbag failed to deploy on a complete front end collision with a -28 maximum delta-v, longitudinal (MPH [km/h]) at 100 milliseconds. Front airbag warning lamp was "Off"

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Brakes · 54,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan titan. The contact stated that the parking brake system fractured, while driving at 25 MPH. As a result, the control sensor fractured as well. The contact managed to drive the vehicle at low speed to his residence where he disabled the braking system and drove the vehicle to the dealer ( my auto import center 1860 e sternberg rd, muskegon, mi 49444 (231) 799-2886) where it was diagnosed that the retaining spring fractured (brakes system ) and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2019 · Engine · 57,000 miles · TX

2015 nissan titan cracked manifold 57,000 miles. Purchased used with issue starting within 30 days.

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Transmission · 23,000 miles · KY

When trying to get vehicle out of sand 4 wd switch was engaged with no 4 wheel drive resulting. 4 wheel drive error came up. Took into dealer and transfer case had to be replaced. I was stuck in sand and vulnerable. Vehicle only had 23,000 miles on it with very little use of 4 wheel drive. Seems that this is a common problem with this model.

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · TX

With truck in part, key in ignitions, and engine running the truck will auto lock the doors when driver exits vehicle and closes the door. This has happened three times on my truck. This is a danger if child is in the truck and parent get out to open gate or anyother reason and closes door. First time this happened at home. Second time I was 40 minutes from any town in the country. Cell phone locked in truck as it was running, waited almost one hour for passing vehicle to call aaa for locksmith. I waited another hour for towtruck to unlock my truck.

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · 33,000 miles · CT

Abs warning light, slip light, tire deflation light, 4x4 warning light keep on intermittently while driving in the street. Accelerator does not work properly when the lights are on.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · TX

Since I got a notice concerned that air bags might be defective and VIN number does show possible problem but no recall at the moment.

Filed Apr 28, 2017 · Fuel system · 155,000 miles · SC

Gas gauge is not reading below 1/4 tank. There is a current recall for nissan titans of the same year, but not the VIN number my titan is. I have ran out of gas on a busy road once because of this incorrect reading.

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Questions about the 2015 Nissan Titan

Is the 2015 Nissan Titan reliable?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Titan, fewer than a typical Titan model year.

What is the 2015 Nissan Titan year score?

The 2015 Nissan Titan scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Titan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Nissan Titan?

Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Titan have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Nissan Titan airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 20V188000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Titan have bad airbags?

The Nissan Titan model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (38 complaints), 2006 (28 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Titan get?

Official estimates for the 2015 Nissan Titan range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.

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