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2018 Nissan Titan: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Titan, most recently filed March 2021. Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Titan. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2018 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V169000 Filed Mar 11, 2021

Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss

Tires
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan 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.
Consequence
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
97.7% repairedof 36,141 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2018 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V654000 Filed Sep 12, 2019

No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan 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."
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
80.4% repairedof 1,228,830 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2018 Nissan Titan. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V495000 Filed Jun 26, 2019

Alternator Harness may Short

Electrical system · alternator/generator/regulator
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan 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.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
83.3% repairedof 91,319 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V240000 Filed Apr 16, 2018

Missing Load Capacity Modification Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan 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."
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
100% repairedof 483 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (90)

90 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan Titan, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 90.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2018 compares with other Titan years

Best and worst Titan years →
2013201420152017201820192020202120222023
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.8%★★★★☆
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2018 Nissan Titan pu/cc awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
15
city
21
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,700
CO₂ tailpipe
505 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2018 Nissan Titan configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 18$3,700505
5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 18$3,700505
5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$3,950529

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2018 Nissan Titan FAQ

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 21V169000 (tire), 19V654000 (rear camera), 19V495000 (electrical), 18V240000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2018 Nissan Titan problems?

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (45), Fuel/propulsion system (16), Power train (16) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2018 Nissan Titan get?

EPA rates the 5.6 L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 15 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2018 Nissan Titan get?

NHTSA rated the 2018 Nissan Titan pu/cc awd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.8% rollover risk).

How does the 2018 Titan compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2021 Nissan Titan model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (10) and the 2017 the most (187). The 2018 drew 90. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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