2021 Nissan Titan: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Titan years.
114 owner complaints, most about power train. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Titan?The 2021 Nissan Titan has 114 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Nissan Titan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Titan years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Titan?
Across the 21 Titan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2015) to 1,046 (2004). With 114 complaints, the 2021 Titan sits above the model's median of 85.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Titan
tires
Campaign 21V169000Nissan 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.
exterior lighting:turn signal:bulbs
Campaign 21V471000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 22V457000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 22V671000Nissan 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.
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air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 24V580000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
What owners say across generations
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.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Titan. See the full Titan owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Titan listings typically run $22,629–$33,995 across 2008 to 2024 model years.
Other Titan model years
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