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Nissan Titan problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Titan from 2004 to 2024: 3,264 owner complaints and 64 recalls across 20 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (1046), 2005 (891), 2006 (430). Best fuel economy: 18 mpg combined (2023).

Nissan Titan
Photo: Bull-Doser · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain1352
Engine365
Brakes (hydraulic)312
Electrical269
Engine & cooling228
Suspension210
Fuel & propulsion167
Brakes160

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20045104614
2005489114
2006543014
2007113914
2008513314
200934714
201034615
201112615
201222215
201331115
201421015
201511215
2017318718
201849018
201944918
202052318
202155718
202241318
202321718
202421517

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan Titan?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2004 (1046), 2005 (891), 2006 (430).

How many recalls has the Nissan Titan had?

Across 2004–2024, NHTSA lists 64 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).