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2023 Nissan Titan transmission problems

11 complaints (61% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
61%
crashes
2
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Nissan Titan transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2023 Nissan Titan transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 7

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported September 7, 2022 · 197,230 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.

Recall number 22V671000 · Recall details

What 2023 Nissan Titan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · GA

EMERGENCY CONSUMER PROTECTION COMPLAINT: ILLEGAL COERCION & PUBLIC SAFETY RISK I am filing an emergency complaint against Nissan North America and its authorized dealership. On August 21st, 2026, my husband was nearly killed when our 2023 Nissan Titan suffered a total engine stall at 75 MPH on a major interstate, forcing a semi-truck to violently swerve to avoid a fatal rear-end collision. Despite a documented history of nine (9) warranty repair attempts for same issues starting at 23,145 miles and now at 43,000 and still not resolved (including replacement of the ECM, updating transmission, multiple Mass Air Flow Sensors and throttle body) and over 110 days out of service, Nissan Corporate and the dealership forced us into picking up this unfixed, unsafe dangerous vehicle, even after we stated to them MULTIPLE times we did not feel safe picking up this truck. They threatened to charge us immediate daily storage fees and demanded the instant revocation of our loaner vehicle forcing us to pick up this truck and once again put the safety of our family and others in jeopardy. The vehicle has suffered multiple further failures since the August situation and has been grounded at the dealership since October 15, 2026. I request immediate state intervention into Nissan's deceptive and reckless business practices. This vehicle is not only placing our family in danger but all other drivers on the road as well. They refuse a buyback as they do not see this as a serious safety defect that could have caused an accident numerous times but the August by far the utmost and highly crucial one to date. We are not willing to take the chance any longer. They have neglectfully disregarded the severity of this issue and also putting us at risk for major and catastrophic liabilities if we continue to leave this truck on the roads.

Filed Feb 18, 2026 · Transmission · FL

"(the federal safety agency Recall 22V‑681): Affects 2020 - 2023 Titan ...trucks, Where the vehicle may not stay in park, increasing crash risk. Owners are advised to use the parking brake every time they park'" I brought my Nissan Titan to Wallace Nissan in Stuart, Florida because I have had the Titan roll down my driveway when the parking pawl did not engage. I pulled into my driveway and placed the vehicle in park. As I checked to make certain I had necessary paperwork for an appointment I had with the Veterans Administration, the vehicle rolled back almost into the road. I was looking down at my paperwork; my wife noticed the vehicle rolling. On another occasion, the vehicle was put in park, so I could run into the house. The vehicle rolled back and the door bumped into me. Now, I make certain to use the parking-brake, but this is a major safety issue. I looked the issue up and found the federal safety agency information above in a Google Search. I scheduled an appointment at 10:30 a.m. on 2/18/2026. When I arrived I was issued a claim check XXX by a Wallace Nissan Service Technician, and was told I would have to pay to have this recall issue fixed and I would have to leave the Titan Pickup for the repair. Strangely, a manufacturing quality problem requires the vehicle to be left for an undetermined time, and no loaner vehicle is provided by the manufacturer while they make the recall repair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 12, 2025 · Transmission · MI

The transmission has issues when temperatures drop below 5 Fahrenheit. Specifically if the outside temperature drops below 5 the transmission does not engage gears correctly and results in sluggish acceleration, erratic RPMs and poor fuel economy. To be clear this is NOT with cold starting the vehicle. This is documented instances of the vehicle after sufficient driving time to warm up. I have documented multiple instances of the vehicle having the erratic RPMs and sluggish acceleration when the temperature drops to below 5. Each documented instance is after driving for a period of time (I note this to again document the vehicle is warm and not a cold start). During these drives the outside temperature drops and goes below 5 degrees during the drive at which point the vehicle begins having the sluggish acceleration and erratic RPMs. To reiterate and ensure it is clear. The vehicle is warmed up. It is not a cold start concern. I keep reiterating this because each time I raise the concern to Nissan and the dealer they simply say it is cold, this issue occurs after sufficient time for the vehicle to warm up. This is being raised to the federal safety agency because when it is happening the sluggish acceleration leads to general drivability issues, along with the erratic RPMs result in substantial loss of MPG. When it occurs gas mileage drops to generally about 8mpgs at best far below the rated MPG of the vehicle and normal driving characteristics.

Filed Oct 29, 2025 · Transmission · AL

23000 miles on truck, hard down and up shifting at slower speeds causing lurching when stopping and starting, often when trying to merge into traffic or stop for traffic signals or pedestrians, also at times will not go through the whole range of gears when trying to get up to highway speed to run with the traffic flow. ( 9 speed transmission)

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Transmission · MD

When coming to a stop, my truck will lurch forward and will pull through normal braking, requiring increased braking pedal force to avoid a front collision. This does not happen at every stop, but often enough to be extremly concerning. This has been occurring since I bought the truck new. Truck now has just under 5,000 miles on the odometer and has not improved. I need a solution as I cannot allow anyone in my family to drive my truck for fear of accident.

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Transmission · PA · crash

While in PARK, my 2023 Nissan Titan inexplicably started rolling away as I was getting my mail from my mailbox. It traveled down my driveway, over a railroad tie border, deflected off of a tree, and eventually came to a stop when it became wedged under a pine tree. The wheels were turning. The vehicle was not sliding. There was snow and I recorded the impressions of the tire tread in the snow. Furthermore, when I got into the vehicle to back it out, the vehicle's shifter was still in PARK. I put it in reverse, backed it out from under the tree, and was able to drive it to my parking pad. The vehicle is available for inspection. My safety was put in risk because the only thing I could have done is chase after and attempt to jump back into the driver's seat (the door was still open). I thought better of taking such a risk and did not do so. Had my children been outside, they could have been run over by my truck. They would have had no idea I wasn't driving it, and -- as stated -- the truck drove itself over the railroad tie and into my yard. The problem has not been reproduced, but Nissan had a recall of similar vehicles that took multiple attempts to replicate. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer (Nissan), and Nissan has said they are not at fault. The Titan has also been inspected by my insurance company. There were no warning lamps, and no warning of any type. I heard the crunching snow on the way back from my mailbox, looked at where the noise was coming from (rear driver's side wheel), and saw it was turning.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Transmission · ID

Transmission shifting is abrasive particularly when coming to a stop. Vehicle lurches forward when transmission shifts from 2nd to 1st. Loss of control imminent when traveling on slick surfaces. I have brought this to the attention of my local dealership and was told there are no warning lights illuminated so the transmission is working correctly. They also stated that this is a common complaint with no remedy?

Filed Oct 3, 2024 · Transmission · KS

Nissan Titan Pro-4X 4WD was bought new from dealership. Have had issues with the truck downshifting hard when slowing down since purchase. The truck lurches forward under 5MPH - 10MPH and feels like you are being rearended by another vehicle. Identical issue to the federal safety agency complaints 11578467 and 11539769. Have voiced my concerns to the Nissan dealership I have maintenance completed at. They cannot recreate the problem or diagnosis the issue. They cited it may be a software issue. Have voiced concerns and continued issue with every standardized oil chain/tire rotation and scheduled maintenance appointments. No resolution to the issue has been made.

Filed Mar 26, 2024 · Brakes, Suspension · NV · crash

The truck was parked on hill and as I unlocked it, it rolled down 2 blocks. Hit a brick wall and finally went into a yard and hit a parked car. This is the second time this truck has rolled down. First time, I was able to catch it but this time I couldn’t. It was horrific to witness.

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · Transmission · PA

When you come to a stop, the vehicle lurches forward like someone hit your vehicle from behind.

Questions about the 2023 Nissan Titan transmission

Does the 2023 Nissan Titan have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 2023 Nissan Titan, 61% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Titan transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Titan transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 22V671000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Titan have bad transmission?

The Nissan Titan model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (469 complaints), 2004 (464 complaints) and 2006 (194 complaints).

Other 2023 Nissan Titan problems

Brakes 3Driver assistance 3Engine 3Suspension 3Electrical 2Acceleration 1Body 1

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