Nissan Titan problems and known issues

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2013–2015

Powertrain:

All

Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver air bag inflator in 2013–2015 Titans and Armadas, 2012–2017 NV vans and 2011–2012 QX56s may not work properly or may rupture and throw metal fragments. Dealers replace the driver inflator free of charge. The 216,678 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [13]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2013

Powertrain:

All

The brake master cylinder on certain 2013 Titans and Armadas built February–May 2013 can intermittently reduce pressure to the front brakes, lengthening stops. Dealers replace the master cylinder free of charge. The 3,247 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [14]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2008–2011

Powertrain:

All

The resin emblem on the driver air bag cover of 2008–2011 Titans, Armadas, Frontiers, Xterras and Pathfinders, and 2008–2009 Quests, can crack and break loose during deployment. Dealers replace the driver air bag cover free of charge. The 404,690 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [15]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2008–2010

Powertrain:

All

The brake pedal pivot pin on 2008–2010 Titans, Armadas and QX56s and 2008–2009 Quests may not be formed to specification and can slide, partly detaching the pedal and reducing braking force. Dealers inspect and replace the pedal assembly as needed, free of charge. The 179,383 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [16]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2005–2009

Powertrain:

All

The fuel gauge on 2005–2009 Titans, Armadas and QX56s may show about a quarter tank when the tank is empty, so the truck could run out of fuel. Dealers replace the fuel sender with an improved sender card free of charge. The 340,000 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [17]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2010

Powertrain:

All

Some lower control links on 2010 Titans, Armadas, QX56s, Frontiers, Xterras and Pathfinders built November 2009–March 2010 have welds below strength specification that could separate and degrade handling. Dealers repair the vehicles free of charge. The 41,649 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [18]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2004–2006

Powertrain:

All

An engine control relay inside the power distribution module of 2004–2006 Titans, Armadas and QX56s and 2005–2006 Frontiers, Pathfinders and Xterras can build up oxide on its contacts and stall the engine. Dealers replace the relay free of charge. The 747,480 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [19]

Generation:

First generation (2004–2015)

Years:

2005–2006

Powertrain:

All

Visteon A/C condenser fan motors on 2005–2006 Titans, Armadas and QX56s built after March 17, 2005 may let in water, corrode, overheat and catch fire. Dealers install a thermal protector kit and test or replace the motor free of charge. The 180,664 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [20]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2024

Powertrain:

All

A manufacturing issue can let the driver air bag inflator absorb moisture in a small number of 2024 Titans and other 2023–2024 Nissan and Infiniti models, so the air bag may deploy improperly. Dealers replace the driver air bag assembly free of charge. The 351 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [1]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2023

Powertrain:

All

Tires on certain 2023 Titans and Frontiers may have a tear in the inner bead that can cause rapid air loss. Dealers replace all four road tires or the spare as needed, free of charge. The 4,249 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [2]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2020–2023

Powertrain:

All

On 2020–2023 Titans, 2020–2022 Frontiers and 2023 Z, the parking pawl may not engage in Park, so the truck can roll away. Dealers reprogram the transmission computer, plus the engine computer on 2020–2022 Titans, free of charge; owners were told to set the parking brake every time. The 197,230 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [3]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2020–2022

Powertrain:

All

The first parking pawl campaign for 2020–2022 Titans and Frontiers. Dealers replace the parking pawl pin free of charge, and owners were told to set the parking brake every time they park. The 180,176 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [4]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2022

Powertrain:

All

The infotainment system on certain 2022 Titans, Titan XDs and Frontiers and 2021–2022 Rogues can keep rebooting after a restart, leaving the rear camera display inoperative. The software is updated by a dealer or over the air, free of charge. The 27,388 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [5]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2020–2021

Powertrain:

All

Front turn signal bulbs on 2020–2021 Titans, Titan XDs and Versas can crack and stop working. Dealers inspect and replace the bulbs free of charge. The 30,799 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [6]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2018–2021

Powertrain:

All

Some Continental tires on 2018–2021 Titans and 2019–2020 Altimas may have been cured too long, which can cause sidewall breaks, sudden air loss or tread separation. Dealers inspect and replace the tires as needed, free of charge. The 36,141 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [7]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2020

Powertrain:

All

An exposed wire in the engine harness of certain 2020 Titans and Titan XDs can short or arc, affecting the engine, transmission or fuel pump and creating a stall and fire risk. Dealers inspect and replace the harness as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 7,583 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [8]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2017–2019

Powertrain:

Gasoline

On 2017–2019 gasoline light-duty Titans the alternator harness may have been damaged when the engine was installed, which can short, stall the engine and create a fire risk. Dealers check routing and clip or replace the harness free of charge. NHTSA lists 91,319 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [9]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2018–2019

Powertrain:

All

On many 2018–2019 Nissans, including the Titan and Titan Diesel, the camera display settings can be adjusted so the rear image disappears and stays off the next time the truck is in reverse. Dealers update the camera software free of charge. The 1,228,830 figure covers every vehicle in the campaign, not just the Titan.

Sources: [10]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2016–2017

Powertrain:

All (Crew Cab)

In 2016–2017 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cabs, a rear passenger's head can strike the seat belt D-ring bolt cap in a crash. Dealers add energy-absorbing material to the C-pillar trim and replace the bolt and cap free of charge. NHTSA lists 44,264 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [11]

Generation:

Second generation (2016–2024)

Years:

2016

Powertrain:

Diesel

On 2016 Titan XD diesels a shipping cap may have been left on the fuel tank breather tube, so the tank does not vent and the fuel gauge and range readout can be wrong. Dealers inspect and replace the tank, sender or tube as needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 12,112 vehicles in the campaign.

Sources: [12]