2008 Nissan Titan

Routine

Owners filed 133 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the transmission. It has been recalled 6 times.

Not among the Nissan Titan years to avoid. Which Nissan Titan years to avoid →

When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
61,000 milesMedian miles at failure

111 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 0–10,000 miles.

Most common 2008 Nissan Titan problems

26 of the 133 complaints (20%) are about the transmission.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Power Train · transmission20
000
Engine15
100
Air Bags · airbags14
608
Electrical System9
010
Service Brakes · brakes6
000
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system6
000
Suspension5
000
Structure › Body · body and frame5
000
Power Train › Driveline · transmission5
000
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system5
000

6 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal23V067000
Filed Feb 10, 2023404,690 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk. A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm10E019000
Filed May 20, 20101,873 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Risk. IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy. NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System10V074000
Filed Mar 3, 2010340,000 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56 VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE MAY INACCURATELY DISPLAY THAT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS SOME FUEL, TYPICALLY ABOUT ONE QUARTER TANK, WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SENDER UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW IMPROVED SENDER CARD. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages10V072000
Filed Mar 2, 2010179,383 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND INFINITI QX56, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 NISSAN QUEST VEHICLES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN END WAS NOT SPIN-FORMED TO SPECIFICATION DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. THE PIVOT PIN COULD SLIDE AND CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PARTIALLY DISENGAGE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET.

Risk. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE UNUSUAL AND NOTICEABLE LOOSENESS IN THE PEDAL AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FORCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE PIVOT PIN HAD BEEN FORMED PROPERLY AND WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Filed Apr 24, 20081,126 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,126 MY 2008 QUEST, TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION.

Risk. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE MANUAL SEAT PAWL NOT FULLY ENGAGING INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS AND REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Equipment › Other › Labels08V045000
Filed Jan 25, 20085,523 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.

Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Risk. THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.

Remedy. NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

All 6 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 18, 2026CO

Similar to Campaign ID: 10V074000, the fuel gauge will reach a quarter tank and then drop to empty without warning.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 23, 2025LA

While driving down the road a pot hole was hit and the center cap of steering wheel split as if airbag should have deployed.

Engine
Filed May 12, 2025NE

The exhaust manifolds on the driver and passenger side are cracked. Ticking sounds are made while car is cold and goes away after they have heated up enough, typically after 5 minutes. This results in letting in exhaust fumes inside the cabin, regardless of the air conditioner/heater is on, which leads to being lightheaded and nearly passing out and crashing. The fumes are stronger when stationary but happens no matter what, even after the ticking is gone and driving down the highway.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Nov 19, 2024WV

Passenger side window has came off track and fell into door panel. There is no way to open door to get to window to put back on track to raise window

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed May 30, 2024UT

There is an issue with the fuel gauge. Not reading correctly and running out of gas. Needle is at half tank and it has run out of fuel. I’ve had this happen to me multiple times. Gage reads more than I physically have. I’ve even ran out of fuel on the freeway.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 24, 2023MI

I am writing in regards to a recall that has previously been serviced on my vehicle. I bought my 2008 Nissan Titan through a private party on 4/16/23. The truck had no issues until 4/20/23. The fuel gauge read that I had a quarter tank of gas. However I was driving to work that morning and all of a sudden the truck acted as if it would when one runs out of fuel. I was not able to use the breaks and the steering was near impossible. I was frightened as I had my baby in the truck with me and I easily could have caused an accident not being able to use my breaks especially. Once I got to the side of the road and we stopped "coasting" I called for help. I did have an individual bring me some gas just incase that could have been the issue. Sure enough once I put fuel in it the truck started up and I got to the closet gas station to fuel up. Come to find out once my gas gauge reads a quarter tank it is in fact empty. The truck had a recall serviced on 4/16/2010 to replace the fuel gauge sending unit. I took the truck in to be serviced on 4/24/23 because of the issue I experienced. I was told that it was more than likely the sending unit and it would cost me $600-$800 to have it fixed. Why should I have to pay for a cost that has already been serviced once? Is there a warranty on a recall that has already been serviced? Can this possibly be a defect in the recall that was already serviced?

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 22, 2023CA

Unknown

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Sep 16, 202295,000 milesVA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal ticking sounds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an exhaust specialist where it was diagnosed that the weld joint between the tube and the common mounting plate of the manifold was cracked, allowing the exhaust gas to escape and expand underneath the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Engine
Filed Apr 26, 2022MA

The exaust manifolds cracked and is letting fumes into the cabin. I bought the truck about 2 weeks ago from a private dealer. The cracked manifolds began to leak a few days ago and I truthfully believe it should be covered by Nissan

Fuel System, Other
Filed Jan 31, 2022186,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that the fuel gauge inaccurately displayed the fuel level as empty. The contact had to constantly refuel the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V074000 (Fuel System, Other) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jan 9, 2022LA

In a low speed wreck (15mph or less) the air bag deployed sending the metal clip, holding the plastic Nissan emblem at the center of the steering wheel, flying. Hitting me right next to my eye at a very high rate of speed. Causing trauma to my eye and surrounding tissue. Missing my eye by less than an inch. If I would have been looking straight ahead instead of slightly to the right where the collision was, I would have lost my eye. How did this manufacturer allowed a piece of metal be installed in front of the air bag is mind boggling. Air bags deploy at speeds of 200mph, launching anything in front of them at that speed. I was very lucky, I hope this agency can warn everyone who owns a Nissan vehicle with this design of a metal clip holding the emblem at the center of the steering wheel. I have photos of the emblem, clip, steering wheel, air bag, and my injury showing exactly how/where the clip hit me by the cuts it left on my face in the shape of the clip. I tried to upload photos but received an error from the website. If you could contact me I would like to send you the photos. They prove without a doubt the facts started above. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Engine
Filed Jan 5, 2022GA

I’ve done replaced the wheel hub assembly and break and rotors etc. My truck still acts like it’s trying to lock up . It’s jerking and takes a min to break

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 14, 2020137,000 milesNJ

WHITE PATCHES APPEARED ALL AROUND THE TRUCK WITHIN A WEEK PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. SPOTS AND PATCHES ON HOOD,FENDERS, ROOF, TAILGATE AND DOORS

Structure › Body
Filed Sep 12, 2020VA

THE FRAME OF MY TRUCK IS RUSTED SO BAD THE TOP OF THE BED IS AGAINST THE CAB WHEN I GO DOWN STREET THE FRONT OF THE BED POPS UP IT'S ROTTED OVER 3 QUARTERS WAY THREW PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP THANK YOU

Air Bags
Filed Aug 3, 202096,000 milesCT

2008 NISSAN TITAN, THE AIRBAG RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STARTED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CRASH ZONE SENSOR P/N 98581-ZT08A WAS DEFECTIVE DO TO CORROSION AND DEFECTIVE SEALING OF THE INTERNAL ELECTRONICS OF THE SENSOR (SEE ATTACHMENT). TO ABRUPTLY LOOSE THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG FUNCTION IS A SAFETY HAZARD (ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING) AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Engine
Filed Jun 25, 20201,500 milesMS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO CARLOCK NISSAN OF TUPELO (3969 N GLOSTER ST, TUPELO, MS 38804) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.

Engine
Filed Mar 30, 20202,500 milesMS

CRACK/LEAKING DRIVER SIDE MANIFOLD.

Power Train
Filed Mar 26, 2020150,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT SIMILAR VEHICLES WERE SUBJECTED TO A RECALL HOWEVER, THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. PALMETTO57 NISSAN LOCATED AT 16725 NW 57TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055, (305) 521-8297, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Mar 19, 2020CA

HEATHER &A/C CONTROL MALFUNCTION HEATHER CORE LEAKS INSIDE CAB POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON NOT ALL TIME PAINT CLEAR COAT IS PELEN OFF

Power Train
Filed Feb 18, 202038,000 milesCA

2008 4X4 4D LONG BED TITIAN , REVERSE GEAR STOPPED WORKING RIGHT AFTER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, ENDED AT 36000 MILES. I WAS USING REVERSE WHEN IT FAILED. I WAS REVERSING AT NORMAL SPEED OF .25 MP/H OR WHAT EVER PEOPLE BACK UP TO A PARKING STALL NORMALLY. THERE WAS A TUG TYPE SENSATION, THEN SLIPPAGE.

Electrical System
Filed Jul 24, 2019MS

RELAY FUSES(BLACK) BLOWS OUT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS MAINLY. EVERYTHING STOPS. IT GIVES A WARNING WHERE TRUCK MISSES OR JERKS. DASHBOARD GOES CRAZY. LIGHTS BLINK OFF AND ON. ONCE FUSES ARE REPLACED, IT HAS TO RESET BEFORE IT STARTS. IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS OF THESE ISSUES. REPLACED ENTIRE BOX, BUT IT DOES THE SAME THING. AT CANNON NISSAN, JACKSON, MS PARTS DEPT. WE WERE TOLD THEY SELL A LOT OF FUSES FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

Power Train
Filed Apr 28, 201955,000 milesHI

WHEN TURNING WITH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD LIKE SOMETHING SLAMMING AGAINST METAL. AND MY FRONT TIRES WOULD NOT SPIN CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GET STUCK, NEEDING TO BE TOWED OUT. A MECHANIC FIXED THE PROBLEM OF A SNAPPED/BROKEN FLANGE ASSEMBLY (PART # 38220-8S11A) ALSO CIRCLIP LOCK RING (PART # 38225-8S110). THE SAME PARTS BROKE A 2ND TIME REQUIRING REPAIR AND NOW A 3RD TIME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CANT AFFORD TO KEEP FIXING THE PROBLEM AND CANT AFFORD A NEW TRUCK PLEASE HELP US PLEASE!!!

Air Bags
Filed Feb 25, 2019190,000 milesTX

THE BRAKE LIGHTS SIGNAL TURNS ON AND A LIGHT GRINDING NOISE CAN BE HEARD AND BRAKES GO OUT. I HAVE TO STOP FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURN OFF MY TRUCK. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, I TURN ON THE TRUCK AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS TURNS OFF AND MY BRAKES START WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN TWICE. THANK GOD THAT THE TIMES IT HAS HAPPEN THERE HAS BEEN HARDLY ANY TRAFFIC. ALTHOUGH, ONE DAY IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY SO I CALMED DOWN, RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL AND CRUISED TO THE NEXT EXIT AND PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. ALL THIS TIME THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS FULL SO AFTER TURNING OFF THE TRUCK AND TURNING IT BACK ON AGAIN, THAT SOLVES THE PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO TAKE VACATIONS ON THE TRUCK AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT LIKE THIS, ESPECIALLY WITH MY THREE KIDS IN THE BACK. ANOTHER ISSUE THAT I HAVE IS THE AIRBAG LIGHT JUST STAYS ON AND FLASHING. I'VE TRIED HAVING IT RESET BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. WE HAVE A 2007 NISSAN ARMADA ALSO AND IT HAS THE SAME ISSUES AS MY TITAN. WE THOUGHT THAT BY BUYING NISSAN WE WOULDN'T HAVE ANY ISSUES, BUT WE WERE WRONG.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 15, 2019120,000 milesVT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS CORRODED, WHICH COULD PREVENT THE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V690000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 21, 2019110,000 milesNY

THE MECHANISM THAT GOES TO THE AIR CONDITIONER REMAINS ON AFTER THE TRUCK IS SHUT OFF CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN FAST. IT HAS LEFT ME STRANDED MANY TIMES EVEN AFTER CHANGING THE BATTERY. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE TRUCK IS SHUT OFF.

Visibility/Wiper
Filed Jan 21, 201980,000 milesNY

WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. NOW WHEN THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE BAD THE VISIBILITY IS DRASTICALLY LOWERED. THE MORE I RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM AND THE ONE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER NOT SHUTTING OFF THE MORE I NOTICE THAT THESE ARE WIDE SPREAD AND VERY COMMON ISSUES.

Power Train
Filed Oct 11, 2018178,000 milesVA

HOSE CAME LOOSE FROM TRANSMISSION DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND LEFT ME SIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAD NO WARNING AND I LOST ALL TRANSMISSION FLUID.. I REATTATCHED THE HOSE ADDED THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID. DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 4 DAY EVERYTHING WAS FINE TRY TO GO RO WORK THERE IS NO 4TH GEAR.. TAKE IT TO SHOPS RO FIND OUT ITS GONNA COST ME 4500.00 FOR NEW TRANSMISSION CAPACITOR AND NEW RADIATOR.. THE ANTI FREEZE LEAKED INTO TRANSMISSION CAUSING THE INSIDE OF TRANNY TO BE DEATROYED

Air Bags
Filed Oct 2, 2018167,000 milesGA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A NOISE WAS DETECTED FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAINGER NISSAN (1550 CHATHAM PKWY, SAVANNAH, GA 31408, (912) 480-6996) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Exterior Lighting
Filed Jul 14, 2018131,000 milesTN

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY THE REAR CONSOLE WHICH CONTAINS THE REAR INTERIOR LIGHTS FELL DOWN. NOW THE FRONT OVERHEAD CONSOLE IS FALLING , NOT FALLEN ALL THE WAY, BUT RIGHT SIDE IS ALREADY LOSE. IT WILL NOT BE LONG THAT THE FRONT WILL FALL , WHEN IT DOES I HOPE IT IS STATIONARY SO THAT MY WIFE, DAUGHTER OR MYSELF WHO EVER IS DRIVING WILL NOT BE HIT BY THE FALLING CONSOLE AND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT HARMING MY OTHER DAUGHTER AND SON, OR ANYONE ELSE THAT COULD BE IN HARMS WAY, AS A RESULT OF THIS POOR QUALITY PLASTIC USED MAKING THESE CONSOLES. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSANUSA ABOUT THIS AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THEY ' UNFORTUNATELY THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING DUE TO THE VEHICLES MILEAGE ' I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT. I HOPE SOMETHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS FAULTY PLASTIC. WHEN THE FRONT CONSOLE FALLS IT WILL LEAVE MY WIFE , DAUGHTER AND MYSELF IN THE DARK, WITH NO INTERIOR LIGHTING!!!

Engine
Filed May 28, 2018160,000 milesCT

MANIFOLD EXHAUST CRACK ON BOTH SIDES.

Engine
Filed Apr 27, 201877,000 milesNY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED. NISSAN OF QUEENS (93-25 ROCKAWAY BLVD, OZONE PARK, NY 11416) WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000.

Service Brakes
Filed Apr 25, 2018110,000 milesNH

FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL FEELING "SPONGY" AND OCCASIONALLY GOING TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE BRAKE PEDAL PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND CULMINATED WHEN I WAS TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH AND TRIED TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO SLOWER TRAFFIC. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO KEPT IT FOR SEVERAL DAYS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE REPLACED SEVERAL BRAKE COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKE BOOSTER, AND THE ABS MODULE. HE THEN BLED THE BRAKE LINES MULTIPLE TIMES TO GET THE BRAKE PEDAL BACK TO ITS NORMAL RANGE. ALL OF THIS WORKED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEN THE PROBLEM RETURNED. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER ON JANUARY 31, 2018 AND HAD THE FOLLOWING DONE. THEY PERFORMED ANOTHER BRAKE FLUSH, CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE REAR CALIPERS, AND CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE SLIDES AND PAD CONTACTS. I PICKED THE TRUCK UP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT LIKE NEW. IT HAS NOW BEEN A LITTLE OVER THREE MONTHS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS GRADUALLY FALLING TOWARDS THE FLOOR DURING BRAKING, SIMILAR TO PAST EXPERIENCE. BRAKING DISTANCES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION HAVE INCREASED AND THE BRAKING POWER DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THERE ANYMORE.

Engine
Filed Mar 19, 201883,000 milesPA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL TICKING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (LAUREL NISSAN, 1880 BEDFORD STREET, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Suspension
Filed Mar 7, 2018102,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BECAME VERY LOUD WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Feb 23, 2018160,000 milesTX

THE TITAN WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON CITY STREET AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS INTERSECTION. IMPACT WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGE. DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, BUT THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE AND SMELL OF GUN POWDER INSIDE THE TRUCK JUST AFTER COLLISION. NO VISUAL SIGNS OF ANY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NO OTHER VERIFICATION, BUT SEEMS POSSIBLE A CHARGE IGNITED BUT FAILED TO INFLATE A BAG OR OTHER FAILURE. STRAIGHT FRONT IMPACT AT 45 SEEMS LIKE PRIME PARAMETERS TO INFLATE BAG. POLICE REPORT: 2/21/18 PLANO TEXAS REPORT# 2018-32397 PICTURES INCLUDED TO SHOW DAMAGE FROM IMPACT. *TT UPDATED 10/1/18*JB

Structure › Body
Filed Feb 21, 201850,000 milesCA

THE BACK TWO DOOR LATCHES DO NOT OPEN UNTILLED JIGGLED OR CONTINUALLY VIBRATED. THIS WOULD NOT ALLOW THE DOORS TO BE OPENED IN THE EVENT OF A EMERGENCY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO BE REPAIRED BUT TO NO AVAIL. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHILE TRYING TO OPEN DOORS. ITS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD SINCE THE OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE DURING A CRITICAL TIME?

Suspension
Filed Oct 26, 201735,000 milesAZ

MY TRUCK'S FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES NOISE ESPECIALLY WHEN IT GOES OVER SPEED BUMPS. IT'S BEEN MAKING NOISE FOR MAYBE SINCE 2010 YEARS AND WE HAVE GOT IT CHECKED BUT THE SERVICE GUYS SAYS IT'S FINE. THE TIRES, ROTATIONS, SERVICE HAS ALWAYS BEEN WELL KEPT.

Power Train
Filed Oct 17, 201784,740 milesWV

DRIVING 55MPH AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS ALL OF A SUDDEN. NO WARNING LIGHTS - NOTHING. NEXT SMOKE ROLLS OUT UNDER HOOD - PULL OFF ROAD/STOP. LOOK UNDER VEHICLE AND IT'S COVERED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. TOWED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR - SAID TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. $5000 TO REPLACE. VEHICLE HAS 85,000 MILES. HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICES LAST YEAR BY NISSAN DEALER. HEARING PROBLEM MAY BE BECAUSE OF RADIATOR. DEALER AND NISSAN HEADQUARTERS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WHATSOEVER.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Oct 2, 201775,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE HEARD THE NOISE FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BUT PAID NO ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

EngineCrash
Filed Sep 29, 2017177,000 milesFL

PUCHASE FROM PRIVATE PARTY IN FEBRUARY, NISSAN RAN DIAGNOSTICS IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE. LEAK WAS NOT RECORDED. ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN JUNE, VEHICLE RETURNED IN SEPTEMBER, APPROXIMATELY A WEEK AFTER PICK UP, CODED LEAK IN EMULATION SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/EXHAUST CAUSING FUMES TO BACK UP INTO TRUCK WHILE STOPPED, EXTREME FUEL CONSUMPTION AND LACK OF POWER, CAUSING IDLE TO IDLE LOW AT STOP. THIS DEVELOPED AFTER A SIDESWIPED HIT ACCIDENT AND TRANSMISSION BEING REPLACED. LEFT AND RIGHT SENSOR ALSO CODED.

Engine
Filed Aug 3, 201795,000 milesFL

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON MY NISSAN TITAN CRACKED PRIOR TO REACHING 95K MILES. WITH THE CRACK, EXHAUST FUMES ARE MAKING THEIR WAY INTO THE AC SYSTEM CAUSING THE CAB OF MY TRUCK TO BECOME FILLED WITH CARBON DIOXIDE. I HAVE DONE ADAMANT RESEARCH AND DETERMINED THAT I CAN REPLACE THE MANIFOLD AT A LOCAL SHOP, BUT THAT ALMOST EVERY TITAN OWNER OUT THERE HAS EXPERIENCED CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLDS.

Service Brakes
Filed Jul 27, 2017142,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. TOM PEACOCK OF HOUSTON, TEXAS WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.

Engine
Filed Jun 4, 2017144,000 milesFL

PASSENGER EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING. MECHANIC STATED APPEARS TO BE CRACKED.

Power Train
Filed Apr 17, 2017175,000 milesTN

REAR DIFFERENTIAL COMPLETELY WENT OUT. STARTED OUT WITH A LOUD WHINING/GRINDING NOISE THEN A THUMP. HOPING IT WAS JUST A PINION SEAL - BUT NOPE. WHOLE DIFFERENTIAL HAS TO BE REPLACED

Electrical System
Filed Oct 19, 2016SC

TAKATA INFLATORS WHEN TURNING THE KEY IT MAKES A FAINT CLICK IT DOES NOT START BUT WHEN I TRY IT AGAIN THEN IT WILL START THE TRUCK IS STATIONARY.

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Sep 6, 201681,000 milesMD

STATIONARY IN A LEFT HAND TURN LANE OF A SIDE STREET OFF A STATE HIGHWAY, (PULLING A BOAT TRAILER). ONCOMING VEHICLE DRIFTED ACROSS CENTER LINE AND IMPACTED HEAD ON, OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE HOOD TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE APPEARED TO BY MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AT IMPACT. NEITHER DRIVERS OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. OTHER DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SWERVE AT LAST SECOND, DID NOT APPEAR TO BRAKE. FORCE OF IMPACT MOVED OUR VEHICLE FROM STRAIGHT AHEAD APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET TO THE LEFT. STATE POLICE RESPONDED AND CHARGED OTHER DRIVER WITH DUI. QUERY FILED WITH NISSAN WHO RESPONDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND SEAT BELTS FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. PHOTOS OF THE ACCIDENT AND A DASH CAM VIDEO OF THE EVENT ARE AVAILABLE AND WERE PROVIDED TO NISSAN.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Filed Aug 11, 2016154,000 milesFL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN TITAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

Engine
Filed Jul 24, 20161 milesNM

BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ARE CRACKED, NISSAN DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND WILL NOT REPLACE. AFTER RESEARCH ONLINE, MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS. ESTIMATED REPAIR COSTS ARE OVER $3,000

Air Bags
Filed Jul 17, 201660,000 milesCA

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME, DEALER STATE NOTHING WRONG WITH AIR BAG.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 2, 201698,000 milesTX

SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE, ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING ON/OFF

Complaints 1-50 of 133, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2004
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202415200Routine
202317200Routine
202214400Routine
202158530Routine
202023510Routine
201949420Routine
201890410Routine
2017187390Routine
201512103Fatalities reported
201410200Routine
201311301Fatalities reported
201222200Routine
201126110Routine
201046400Routine
200947420Routine
2008 — this page133610Routine
2007139210Routine
20064307100Above average
2005891670Above average
20041,0467126Fatalities reported

Compare every Titan year →

Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 10, 2023. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.