Nissan Titan Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Nissan Titan model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2014 drew the fewest (10) and the 2004 the most (1,046).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Among the fewest complaints |
10 | 2 | Service brakes | — | 14–15 |
| 2013 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 3 | Air bags | — | 14–15 |
| 2015 Among the fewest complaints |
12 | 1 | Air bags | — | 14–15 |
| 2022 | 13 | 4 | Power train | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
15 | 2 | Power train | 4★ | 16–17 |
| 2023 | 17 | 2 | Power train | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 | Air bags | — | 14–15 |
| 2020 | 23 | 5 | Electrical system | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | Unknown or other | — | 14–15 |
| 2010 | 46 | 3 | Service brakes | — | 14–15 |
| 2009 | 47 | 3 | Air bags | — | 14–15 |
| 2019 | 48 | 4 | Engine | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2021 | 56 | 5 | Power train | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2018 | 90 | 4 | Engine | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2008 | 133 | 5 | Power train | — | 14 |
| 2007 | 139 | 1 | Power train | — | 14 |
| 2017 | 187 | 3 | Engine | 4★ | 17–18 |
| 2006 Among the most complaints |
430 | 5 | Power train | — | 14 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
891 | 4 | Power train | — | 14 |
| 2004 Among the most complaints |
1,046 | 5 | Power train | — | 14 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Nissan Titan years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2004 Nissan Titan: 1,046 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 464 (44%); Service brakes 280 (27%); Engine and engine cooling 87 (8%).
Reports mention 28 crashes, 12 fires, 19 injuries, 6 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Nissan Titan: 891 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 469 (53%); Service brakes 81 (9%); Fuel/propulsion system 68 (8%).
Reports mention 11 crashes, 7 fires, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 66,507 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2006 Nissan Titan: 430 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 194 (45%); Electrical system 46 (11%); Suspension 45 (10%).
Reports mention 14 crashes, 10 fires, 11 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 63,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
The Nissan Titan years with the fewest complaints
2014 Nissan Titan: 10 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 3 (30%); Suspension 2 (20%); Air bags 1 (10%).
Reports mention 3 crashes. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2013 Nissan Titan: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 2 (18%); Engine 2 (18%); Equipment adaptive/mobility 2 (18%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 2 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 40,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns listed.
2015 Nissan Titan: 12 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 4 (33%); Electrical system 2 (17%); Power train 2 (17%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 1 injury, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 35,000 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Nissan Titan owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 56 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 2018 | 90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 2017 | 187 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 19,000 |
| 2015 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 35,000 |
| 2014 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 40,000 |
| 2012 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 64,000 |
| 2011 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45,000 |
| 2010 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 55,000 |
| 2009 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 56,147 |
| 2008 | 133 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 61,000 |
| 2007 | 139 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 64,000 |
| 2006 | 430 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 63,000 |
| 2005 | 891 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 66,507 |
| 2004 | 1,046 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 60,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Nissan Titan recalls
- No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 (2018–2019 model years; 1,228,830 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2019; 19V654000)
- ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (2004–2006 model years; 747,480 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2010; 10V517000)
- Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach (2008–2011 model years; 404,690 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2023; 23V067000)
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE (2005–2009 model years; 340,000 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2010; 10V074000)
- Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture (2013–2015 model years; 216,678 vehicles across all models; filed Mar 2020; 20V188000)
All 34 Nissan Titan recall campaigns · Nissan Titan problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Nissan Titan years FAQ
Which Nissan Titan year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2014 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (10). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Nissan Titan years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2004, 2005 and 2006 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the power train. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Nissan Titan problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the power train (1,351 of 3,262 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Nissan Titan have?
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns covering the Nissan Titan. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Nissan Titan recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.