Avoid: 2017, 2006, 2005, 2004 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2011 · Best recent: 2022
20 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 21 model years, the Nissan Titan has 3,917 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 77 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. 2004 drew the most complaints (1,046), 2015 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (10).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Nissan Titan vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $22,629–$33,995.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2018 | 165 |
| 2017 | 344 |
| 2016 | 198 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 92 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2006 | 430 |
| 2005 | 891 |
| 2004 | 1,046 |
Highest: 2004 (1,046 complaints). Lowest: 2015 (10).
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The Titan is widely recognized as a significant value proposition in the used market, offering a lower purchase price compared to domestic and Toyota competitors.
Guaranteed failure, especially on 2004-2007 models, with repair costs of $1,500-$2,200.
Leads to coolant and ATF mixing ("strawberry milkshake"), causing transmission failure if not caught.
Common, particularly on 2004-2007 models.
Causes erratic climate control operation.
Affects multiple windows over vehicle life.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Titan. Individual model years are broken down above.
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